The performance of the former scheme was excellent, although knowledge of the maximum loading stress value was required in the implementation.
Using the recorded data during the tests, the following parameters are presented and discussed: maximum load capacity, stress and strain distribution in structural components (reinforcements, structural steel and on concrete surface), interstory drifts, cracking patterns, deformation and degradation capacity.
The data derived from the load deformation and stress strain curves were expressed as mean ± standard error on the mean (SEM) for each group, and the maximum load, stiffness, stress, and strain were measured and recorded.
The maximum load, face stresses, shear stresses, and apparent modulus of elasticity were determined.
The results showed that autoclaved bone graft generally has a higher maximum load (kN), stress to failure (Mpa) and strain to failure compared to the other two groups.
Biomechanical analysis showed significant increase in maximum load, maximum stress, modulus of elasticity and stiffness of the HT animals' tendons.
In the Kruskal-Wallis H-test, the p-values for the maximum load, maximum stress, and elastic modulus were 0.3, 0.3, and 0.04, respectively.
To determine the mechanical characteristics of the samples, the data collected were stiffness and Young's modulus, yield point, maximum load and corresponding stress and strain.
Biomechanical analysis showed significant increase in maximum load, stiffness, maximum stress and modulus of elasticity of the tendons of animals trained and treated with H. aphrodisiaca (HT).
Contrary to our expectations, both maximum load and maximum stress were relatively higher in the groups administered nicotine than in the control group.
