Laboratory experiments were conducted on cutting hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) using a sickle
knife section and a countershear to determine the mechanical properties of the stems. The …

Shearing stress of wheat stalk was measured for four moisture content levels (15, 25, 35 and
45%, wb), three cutting heights (100, 200 and 300 mm), two types of cutting knives, smooth …

In this study, at first the shear parameters including the maximum shear force, shear
strength, shear energy and power consumption of canola stem were calculated through …

Smart and precise agriculture has increasingly been developed in the last decade, and with
that, the idea of optimizing the tools commonly used in this field. One way to improve these …

This study investigates the comparison of mechanical properties of wheat and rice straw
such as shear strength, specific shearing energy and cutting forces. The experiments were …

This research was carried out to determine some physical, mechanical, mineral and
proximate properties of miracle berry fruits (Synsepalum dulcificum L.) in the moisture range …

In this study, some cutting and energy properties of canes of local grapes varieties
Okuzgozu (Vitis vinifera L. cv.) were determined depend on knife type, cutting angle and …

In this research the effect of bevel angle and shear velocity on shear strength and shearing
energy of rose flower (Rosa hybrid L.) stem was studied by using direct shear test. Also, the …

Manual harvesting of sugarcane requires skilled labourers, as improper harvesting leads to
a significant loss of yield. Therefore, it is necessary to move towards designing a system …

Different tests were performed to measure parameters required for calculating power
consumption and designing of cumin mowers. Hence, some engineering properties of cumin …