ISO/AWI 16840-17

Wheelchair seating — Part 17: Part* 17: Determination of surface shear properties of wheelchair seat cushions

General information

20.00   New project registered in TC/SC work programme   Jul 14, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 173/SC 1 Wheelchairs

International Standard

Scope

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.

Life cycle

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/AWI 16840-17
20.00 New project registered in TC/SC work programme
Jul 14, 2026