scholarly journals Effect of Moisture Content on the Mechanical Properties of Watermelon Seed Varieties

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-320
Author(s):  
Paul Chukwuka EZE ◽  
Eze CHIKAODILI ◽  
Ide PATRICK EJIKE
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Compressive Force ◽  
Deformation Energy ◽  
Vertical Loading ◽  
Watermelon Seed ◽  
Horizontal Loading ◽  
Effect Of Moisture ◽  
And Storage

The effect of moisture content on the mechanical properties of agricultural material is essential during design and adjustment of machines used during harvest, cleaning, separation, handling and storage. This study determined some mechanical properties of Black and Brown colored of watermelon seed grown in Nigeria under different moisture contents range of 6.5 to 27.8% (d.b). The results for the mechanical properties obtained ranged from 15.68-29.54 N for compressive force; 1.95-3.40 mm for compressive extension; 0.13-0.33 N mm-2 for compressive strength; and 0.17-1.93 kJ for deformation energy at vertical loading position while at horizontal loading position, results obtained ranged from 14.71-38.36 N for compressive force; 1.94-4.20 mm for compressive extension; 0.16-0.32 N mm-2 for compressive strength; and 1.47-76.39 kJ for deformation energy for Black colored watermelon seed. The compressive force, compressive extension, compressive strength, deformation energy ranged from 14.18-36.49 N, 1.85-5.20 mm, 0.19 0.76 N mm-2, 26.23-189.75 kJ at vertical loading position and 16.47-41.82 N, 1.68-11.08 mm, 0.34- 0.57 N mm-2, 27.67-319.99 kJ at horizontal loading position for Brown colored watermelon seed. The correlation between the mechanical properties and moisture content was statistically significant at (p≤0.05) level. It is also economical to load Black colored in vertical loading position at 27.8% moisture content and Brown colored in vertical loading position at 27.8% moisture content to reduce energy demand when necessary to crack or compress the seed. This research has generated data that are efficiently enough to design and fabricate processing and storage structures for Black and Brown water melon seeds.

scholarly journals Effect of Moisture Content on the Processing and Mechanical Properties of a Biodegradable Polyester

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1616
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Titone ◽  
Antonio Correnti ◽  
Francesco Paolo La Mantia
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Mechanical Testing ◽  
Hydrolytic Degradation ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Biodegradable Polyester ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Effect Of Moisture

This work is focused on the influence of moisture content on the processing and mechanical properties of a biodegradable polyester used for applications in injection molding. The pellets of the biodegradable polyester were exposed under different relative humidity conditions at a constant temperature before being compression molded. The compression-molded specimens were again placed under the above conditions before the mechanical testing. With all these samples, it is possible to determine the effect of moisture content on the processing and mechanical properties separately, as well as the combined effect of moisture content on the mechanical properties. The results obtained showed that the amount of absorbed water—both before processing and before mechanical testing—causes an increase in elongation at break and a slight reduction of the elastic modulus and tensile strength. These changes have been associated with possible hydrolytic degradation during the compression molding process and, in particular, with the plasticizing action of the moisture absorbed by the specimens.

scholarly journals Effect of moisture content on the load carrying capacity and stiffness of corner wood-based and plastic joints

BioResources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 8640-8655
Author(s):  
Eliška Máchová ◽  
Nadežda Langová ◽  
Roman Réh ◽  
Pavol Joščák ◽  
Ľuboš Krišťák ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Epoxy Adhesive ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Effect Of Moisture

The effect of moisture content on mechanical properties of corner furniture joints was evaluated for when different joining methods and materials were used. Results included statistical processing of the measured and calculated data and evaluation of the effect of selected factors on mechanical properties of joints caused by using mechanical fasteners and glue. The load-carrying capacity and stiffness of corner joints were investigated in two environments, humid and dry, with standard conditions for temperature and pressure, i.e., dry environment had a temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C and relative humidity of 45% ± 5%, and the humid environment had a temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C and relative humidity of 90% ± 5%. The two types of materials used were particleboard (PB) with a thickness of 12 mm and artificial stone (plastic) with a thickness of 12 mm. Both materials were tested individually as well as their combination. Epoxy and polyurethane (PUR) adhesives were used for the glued dowel joints. When the same materials were bonded, maximum load carrying capacity was achieved with PUR adhesive, material combination of plastic-plastic, and moisture content of 90%. The epoxy adhesive was most suitable for bonding materials with different properties.

scholarly journals Deformation energy of Jatropha curcas L. seeds under compression loading

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kabutey ◽  
D. Herák ◽  
O. Dajbych ◽  
M. Divišová ◽  
W.E. Boatri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Compressive Force ◽  
Smooth Curve ◽  
Deformation Energy ◽  
Deformation Curve ◽  
Wave Effect ◽  
Compression Loading ◽  
Jatropha Curcas L ◽  
Function Smooth

The present research is a follow-up of the previous studies on mechanical behaviour of Jatropha curcas L. seeds under compression loading. The research describes in detail the deformation energy which was determined from the area under the force-deformation curve. The compression device ZDM 50-2313/56/18 with a chart recorder and pressing vessel of diameter 76 mm were used to record the force-deformation functions of varying moisture content between 8.46% and 36.50% w.b. of Jatropha curcas L. seeds. Under the force-deformation curve, three main descriptions namely the increasing function (smooth curve), wave-effect characteristics (serration effect) and whole area under the force-deformation curve were analysed. For each of the force-deformation curve descriptions, it was found that moisture content influenced the values of compressive force, deformation, deformation energy and seed hardness. Interestingly, the research findings conclude that moisture content is a primary factor contributing to the wave-effect characteristics on the force-deformation curve.  

scholarly journals Effect of Moisture Content on Selected Physical and Mechanical Properties of Two Varieties of Tigernut (Cyperus spp)

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
A. S. Oyerinde ◽  
A. P. Olalusi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Static Friction ◽  
Angle Of Repose ◽  
Tuber Weight ◽  
Porosity Coefficient ◽  
Effect Of Moisture

<p>The effect of moisture content on some physical and mechanical properties of two varieties of tigernuts (<em>Cyperus esculentus</em>) was investigated. These properties include: geometric dimensions, linear dimensions, 1000 tuber weight, bulk density, tuber size, sphericity, angle of repose, porosity, coefficient of static friction and compressive strength. The moisture content levels used were 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40% wet basis (wb), and the two tigernut varieties used were yellow and brown types. The linear dimension, geometric diameter, sphericity, 1000- tuber weight, bulk density and angle of repose in both varieties increased with increasing moisture content. The average length, width and thickness of the yellow variety increases more than the brown variety at the determined moisture contents. True density of the yellow variety increased while the brown variety decreased with increase in moisture content. The porosity of the yellow variety reduces with increase in moisture content from 45.95 at 20% mc to 42.4 at 40% mc, while the brown variety decreased from 42.72 at 20% mc to 30.77 at 40% moisture content. The yellow variety had bigger size tubers than the brown variety and this has serious implications in packing, handling and transportation issues.</p>

Clam Shell Compression Characteristics and Bond Strength

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 2554-2557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Hai Ma ◽  
Xing Wang Chai ◽  
Zhi Feng Yan ◽  
Dong Hui Chen ◽  
Jiang Man
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Critical Load ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Growth Surface ◽  
Nacreous Layer ◽  
Load Curve ◽  
Prismatic Layer ◽  
Clam Shell ◽  
Vertical Loading

In the study, based on existing shells, clam shells for the study to focus on its combination of strength and deformation characteristics were investigated. Analysis of the microstructure on the mechanical properties of clam shells, aragonite sheet comparison between the critical load Lc1 and the prismatic layer of aragonite layer between the critical load Lc2 changes, discussed the critical load overall mechanical properties of materials influence. The results showed that, vertical clam shell when the growth surface can carry the load the maximum stress is mainly concentrated in about 55MPa. Along the growth direction of the load, the maximum stress range between 48.5MPa-61MPa, as opposed to vertical loading and stability. Compressed prismatic layer and nacreous layer of the maximum intensity was significantly higher than the overall compressive strength, maximum strength of layered compression is about 2 times the overall compressive strength, direction perpendicular to the surface when the load curve showed the characteristics of ceramics. Clam shell aragonite between the critical load for the chip 90N, prismatic layer and nacreous layer between the critical load of 120N. In this process, the emergence of brittle fracture characteristics of ceramics, and when the nacre is broken, there was even a class of metal material slippage.

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