A COMPARISON OF THE BETA BACKSCATTER AND QUASI-STATIC COMPRESSION METHODS OF MEASURING EGGSHELL STRENGTH

Authors:
  • PVPeter W. Voisey
    Peter W. Voisey
  • JHJ. R. Hunt
    J. R. Hunt
  • PJPaul E. James
    Paul E. James
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Abstract
The beta backscatter technique can be used td predict eggshell thickness, but with less accuracy than obtained from the specific gravity of the egg. Beta backscatter measurements can account for 40% of the variation in shell thickness but only 20% of the variation in fracture force.