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The development of a leaf tensilmeter for in situ measurement of leaf tensile strength

Published in: Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Volume 9 , issue 1 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 50–51

DOI: 10.1080/02566702.1992.9648298

Author(s): R.H. Westfall , Republic of South Africa, J.M. van Staden , Republic of South Africa, P.J. Britz , Republic of South Africa, C. Pretorius , Republic of South Africa,

Keywords: Breaking tension, payability,

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Abstract

The development of a portable leaf tensilmeter for the in situ measurement of leaf tensile strength is described. Tensile strength is determined by the distortion of strain gauges on modified stripping pliers which are used to break leaf blades. The output is displayed via an analogue chip through a liquid crystal display.

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The development of a leaf tensilmeter for in situ measurement of leaf tensile strength

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