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Direct tension failure strain

Direct tension failure strain

AASHTO T 314

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Direct tension failure strain

AASHTO T 314

Failure load, N

Elongation at failure, ΔL, mm

Specimen (T 314 values)

Specimen width, mm

Specimen thickness, mm

Effective gauge length, L_e, mm

Example values. Your agency’s specification sets the limits.

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