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Easy Tests

Simplified Strength Testing of Manual Wheelchairs

February 9, 2011

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

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