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Sample preparation and experimental setup for failure testing: (a) Arterial segment, (b) Sample opened longitudinally with schematic of dogbone- and rectangular-shaped specimens, (c) Rectangular specimen, (d) Dogbone specimen, and (e) Custom mechanical testing system with: A—linear actuator, B—the load cell, C—metal clamping system, and D—CMOS camera. In (f) foam tape attached to underside of both grips on all four surfaces and (g) enlarged image of clamps showing grip region.
