Approved Work Item
ISO/AWI 16840-17
Wheelchair seating — Part 17: Part* 17: Determination of surface shear properties of wheelchair seat cushions
Reference number
ISO/AWI 16840-17
Edition 1
© ISO 2026
Approved Work Item
Under development
A working group has prepared a draft.

Abstract

This document specifies a test method and the disclosure of results for quantifying the surface shear properties of wheelchair seat cushions using a standardized buttock model and a shear sensor.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Stage
    : New project registered in TC/SC work programme [20.00]
  • Edition
     : 1
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 173/SC 1
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Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals

3
Good Health and Well-being
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12
Responsible Consumption and Production

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