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Table 1 Parameters of uniaxial tensile tests

From: Tensile testing of the mechanical behavior of the human periodontal ligament

Test

Loading rate (N/min)

Maximum load (N)

Hold time (s)

Unloading rate (N/min)

Circle

Uniaxial tension

1

1

60

2

4

3

3

60

6

4

5

5

60

10

4