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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