Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Femurs and Eggshells of Two Selected Japanese Quail Lines Under Quasi-Static and Impact Loading Conditions
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Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin
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Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Science, ul. Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes (CEMMPRE), University of Coimbra, R. Luis Reis dos Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
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Anna Skic
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Adv. Sci. Technol. Res. J. 2024; 18(7):437-446
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This study presents the results of a dynamic two-point bending test and a quasi-static three-point bending test of the quail femurs. Bones from females and males of two genetic strains of Japanese quail belonging to various utility types were analyzed. Mechanical parameters obtained under impact and quasi-static loading conditions were investigated. The mechanical strength of eggshells under both loading conditions was also examined.
The obtained results showed that the bones of males of both analyzed types of quails were characterized by statistically significant higher strength obtained under impact loading conditions compared to the bones of females. Moreover, the mechanical strength of the eggshell measured under impact loading conditions was characterized by higher values compared to the result obtained under quasi-static load conditions. The observed differences between quail genetic lines were not statistically significant.
SEM–EDS qualitative elemental distribution analysis showed a higher content of calcium in the female femurs. The damage present on the fracture surface indicates that these bones were more brittle.