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Mechanical testing of agricultural products

An introduction to some applications of stress-analysis techniques in agricultural research

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Stress-analysis techniques are becoming increasingly important in research into methods of producing, handling and processing agricultural products. Measurement of texture has been neglected in quality control of foods. Stress-analysis techniques are being applied to the problem of developing standards for texture evaluation.

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  1. Engineering Research Service, Research Branch, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Can

    Peter W. Voisey (Instrumentation Engineer)

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Voisey, P.W. Mechanical testing of agricultural products. Experimental Mechanics 5, 19A–22A (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02327539

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