Table 1.
The results of tensile strength performance evaluation test

Specimen Pmax Ave.(kN) Strength Ave.(MPa) COV(%)
Rod 22.8 4.3 23.9
Rod + Lap 32.5 6.1 18.6
Lab 17.2 3.2 19.4
Double lap 12.6 2.4 17.5
Scarf 37.8 7.1 28.5
Hooked scarf 29.1 5.4 30.8
COV: coefficient of variation