A Whirlwind II wheelchair, shown in the photograph, was built by a factory in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. It was first subjected to the tests described in "Simplified Strength Testing of Manual Wheelchairs in Developing Countries." A few minor strength problems were identified and corrected. The chair was then submitted to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - University of … [Read more...] about Example of ISO Standard Tests
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Simplified Strength Testing of Manual Wheelchairs
Many small manufacturers of wheelchairs throughout the world's developing countries do not have the resources and technical background to test their products for safety and durability. This paper suggests some essential tests which they can easily perform. The tests are based on fifteen years of experience with the Whirlwind type wheelchairs (which are manufactured and used in … [Read more...] about Simplified Strength Testing of Manual Wheelchairs