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Ultimate force (in N) and the drop in force occurring after the ultimate point (in N and as a percentage of the ultimate force): values presented are mean ± standard deviation (SD), minimum and maximum for the 10 specimens.
| Mean ± SD | Min. | Max. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Force (N) | 2,184 ± 702 | 1,138 | 3,055 | |
| Drop in Force Following Ultimate Point | N % |
196 ± 92 (11.0 ± 8.3) |
71 (2.9) |
329 (28.9) |
