Kalyanasundaram, ShankarLowe, AdrianWatters, Aaron2015-12-070263-8223http://hdl.handle.net/1885/21474A methodology for the design of Paralympics wheelchair wheels has been developed and provided a framework for comparison between design solutions. Finite element analysis was used as a tool to develop an understanding of wheel design, provide a basis forKeywords: Design; Finite element method; Mathematical models; Optimization; Stiffness; Wheelchairs; Moment of inertia; Surface area; Wheel design; Wheelchair wheels; Composite materials; composite; design; finite element analysis; optimization Composite materials; Finite element analysis; Optimisation; Wheelchair wheels200610.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.0112015-12-07