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Number and type of clamp failures in the cyclic (fatigue) setup for the 158 clamps used for 79 tendons. Note: One clamp showing both modes of longitudinal failure.
| Failure type | Absolute number and relative % | |
|---|---|---|
| Transverse edge | 13 | 8% |
| Transverse middle | 0 | 0% |
| Longitudinal edge | 47 | 30% |
| Longitudinal middle | 1 | 1% |
| Total failures | 60 | 38% |
| Total Number | 158 | |
