Physical and mechanical properties of some hybrid corn varieties

Turgut Ozturk, Bilge Esen

Abstract


The aim of this study was to determine the structural designing parameters of silo and bins used for storage of some hybrid corn varieties (Zea mays L.). In the research, three corn varieties

Keywords


corn varieties, physical properties, angle of internal friction, coefficient of friction

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