Selected Mechanical and Geometric Properties of Different Almond Cultivars

Abstract

The effects of compression in different axes and speeds on mechanical properties and selected geometric properties of almond cultivars were investigated. The average sphericity, volume and surface area ranged from 60.5 to 71.1%; 3.52 to 3.81 cm3 and 0.60 to 0.61 cm2 for almond cultivars. The greatest and least rupture force of almond were obtained along the X and Z axes for each cultivar. The results indicated that the effects of compression along the axis and speed on the rupture force were highly dependent on almond cultivars. Selected mechanical properties were affected by geometric and mechanical parameters of almond cultivars.