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Specimen | L = Support Span (mm) | b = Width of test beam (mm) | d = depth of beam (mm) |
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1 | 31.6 | 16.51, 15.92, 15.53 avg = 15.987 | 1.15, 1.33, 1.09 avg = 1.19 |
2 | 31.6 | 14.63, 15.61, 14.39 avg = 14.877 | 1.38, 1.59, 1.42 avg = 1.463 |
3 | 31.6 | 15.24, 15.35, 15.10 avg = 15.23 | 0.98, 0.96, 0.93 avg = 0.957 |
4 | 31.6 | 13.70, 14.42, 14.62 avg = 14.247 | 0.98, 0.92, 0.92 avg = 0.94 |
Graphs of Specimens
General Comment:
It shows that the specimens peaked and then its performance began to deteriorate or plateau. When it peaks, the fibres break and loses its structural properties.
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Figure #1: Load and Deflection of Specimen 1. Max Force is about 72N at 1.8mm deflection
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Figure #2: Load and Deflection of Specimen 2. Max force is about 87N at 0.9 mm deflection
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Figure #3: Load and Deflection of Specimen 3. Max force is 50N at 1.4mm deflection
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Figure #4: Load and Deflection of Specimen 4. Max force is 13N at 1.25mm deflection