Abstract

Because of its inherent growth, the cattlehide varies from one part to another. The purpose of this study is to test and analyse the mechanical properties of different parts of cattlehide. It was found that: the same piece of cattlehide has a large difference in mechanical properties in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction. Fracture strength: neck > butt > belly, elongation at break: butt > belly > neck, tensile strength: butt > neck > belly. Fibre density is positively correlated with the fracture strength. The fibre density of the belly was 53% with poor bundling. The butt had a fibre density of 59%, with good bundling and large pores between fibres. The fibre density of the neck was 65%. There were small pores between fibres with loose fibre weaving, and disordered fibre arrangement. Differences in the structural shape of the fibres in the corium layer resulted in differences in the strength of the components.