This project evaluated accessible features and elements on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus for compliance with applicable accessibility codes and regulations. Surveys were conducted in Stratton Hall and Unity Hall and 229 non-accessible elements were identified and compared to code requirements. This project also included the proposed design of an ADA-accessible ramp on the Alden-Memorial entrance to Earle Bridge. Design criterion was based on both building and accessibility codes and loading calculations were performed for handrails.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hughes, Morgan

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 106621
• E-project-042723-164309

Keyword

• Earle Bridge
• Accessibility
• ADA
• 521 CMR
• Ramp Design

Advisor

• Rahbar, Nima

Year

• 2023

Date created

• 2023-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Source

• E-project-042723-164309

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-14