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Comparison of the FE and experimental results.
| Mechanical Parameter | Reference Sample | Reinforced Sample | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental | FEM | Error Percentage | Experimental | FEM | Error Percentage | |
| Displacement corresponding to peak force (mm) | 31.65 | 32.29 | 1.98 | 28.60 | 26.96 | 5.73 |
| Maximum load (N) | 204.86 | 233.01 | 12.07 | 250.09 | 272.31 | 8.16 |
| Stiffness of the tube (N/mm) | 7.99 | 8.38 | 4.65 | 9.87 | 10.68 | 7.57 |
