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Low-Cost Load-Carrying Devices
The major transport task facing most poor people is to move relatively small loads over short distances, usually off-road. This book examines the various low-cost transport devices which can reduce the time and effort spent in transport.
Part 1 Introduction: background; scope and contents; introduction of new or improved transport technologies; how to use this book; notes on presentation and units. Part 2 Assessment of basic transport technology options: types of technologies; characteristics of basic transport technologiesl selection guide. Part 3 Carrying aids: vack-mounted basket; shoulder pole; back-mounted carrying frames. Part 4 Hand-propelled wheeled vehicles: wheelbarrows; handcarts. Part 5 Bicycle mounted carrying devices: rear carrier; panniers; front carrier; load-carrying on the bicycle cross-bar. Part 6 Low-cost animal transport: animal-mounted panniers; animal-drawn sledges.
Specifications
| Pm Supplier | Ingram Publisher Services UK (NBNi) |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Practical Action Publishing |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 1853392650 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9781853392658 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1995-12-15 |
| Pm Width | 210 |
| Pm Author | Dennis, R, Smith, A |
| Pm Height | 12 |
| Pm Longness | 297 |
- Author: Dennis, R, Smith, A
- Page Count: 192
Low-Cost Load-Carrying Devices
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- Author: Dennis, R, Smith, A
- Page Count: 192
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