Calculating breaking point of an egg

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To calculate the breaking point of an egg, one must consider the shear stress required to fracture the membrane, as the fracture initiation requires a certain force. Once the fracture begins, it takes less force to propagate it, particularly under external impacts. The discussion references a study on the fracture strength of eggshells under internal pressure, highlighting the importance of understanding the egg's structural mechanics. Additionally, insights from experts in the field provide valuable context on how organic features influence fracture strength. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurately determining the breaking stress of an egg.
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A general engineering question, how would i go about calculating the breaking point of an egg. The shape is what really gets to me. Then there's calculating Ix and stuff. I need help, anyway of going my calculating the breaking stress of an egg (top to bottom) would help. Thanks

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Ostensibly one calculates the shear stress required to fracture the membrane. One the fracture is initiated, it takes less force to propagate the facture. This also assumes an external impact.

Example of internal pressure/force on egg fracture -
The Fracture Strength under Internal Pressure of the Eggshell of the Domestic Fowl
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0962-8452(19960422)263%3A1369%3C433%3ATFSUIP%3E2.0.CO%3B2-V

Here's an expert - http://www.mech.canterbury.ac.nz/people/entwistle.shtml

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Fracture strength of egg-shells and the establishment of how the organic features of the structure affect the fracture strength of the calcite; mechanical behaviour of softwood.
 
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