Compressive Properties Study and Finite Element Analysis on Duck Eggshell

Abstract:

The mechanical properties of the sharp end, equator and blunt end of White-duck-eggshell were tested through the compression experiment, and the static load mechanical properties of the eggshell were simulated with finite element analysis method. The results showed that the maximum pressure that the loaded long axis of the eggshell can endure is obviously greater than that of the short axis, and that the maximum pressure that the sharp end can endure is greater than that of the blunt end in the long axis. Furthermore, the same results have been obtained both by finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental study, which can prove the feasibility of the FEA in the analysis of eggshell mechanics properties.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 618)
• Pages: 598-602
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.618.598
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: Rong Zhang, Shu Cai Wang*, Kai Zhang, Xiong Feng Xie
• Keywords: Compressive Load, Duck Eggshell, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Mechanical Property

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