Wire ties were pulled until fracture. Table and force-extension curves show how test speed affects peak load and maximum elongation. As the speed was doubled from 2 to 4 inches per minute, the maximum elongation was reduced by almost half. As the speed was increased from 2 to 16 inches per minute, the maximum force increased by 7.5%.
Curve# | Speed (in/min) |
Peak Load (lb) |
Elongation (in) |
1 | 2 | 29.5 | 3.90 |
2 | 4 | 29.6 | 2.01 |
3 | 8 | 30.4 | 1.75 |
4 | 16 | 31.7 | 1.72 |
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