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Table 3 Comparison of the different testing modes used to obtain the elastic modulus: testing time estimates, geometry assessment tool, and the repeatability variation

From: The elastic modulus for maize stems

 

Preparation time min./specimen

Testing time min./specimen

Prep + Testing time min./specimen

Geometry assessment tool

% Repeatability mean (std)

Bending

~ 1 min

~ 2 min

~ 3 min

Micro-CT

1.5 (0.9)

Compression (overall)

~ 3 min

~ 3 min

~ 6 min

Micro-CT

3.8 (3.7)

Compression (local)

~ 10 min

~ 13

Micro-CT

3.9 (2.7)

Tensile

~ 40 min

~ 2 min

~ 42 min

Micro-CT, Caliper

1.9 (1.3)