CIVL 3121 - K'NEX Truss Project

Department of Civil Engineering

CIVL 3121 - Tensile Pull-Out Force

Below is an estimate of the tensile pull-out force of K'NEX rod from a K'NEX connector for various modes of connection.

Mode	Pull-Out Force (lbs)
1	19.6
2	28.7
3	36.8
*Final values*

Test	Pull-Out Force (grams)
Test	Mode 1	Mode 2	Mode 3
1	9,200	12,100	15,600
2	8,600	12,700	14,700
3	8,800	14,000	15,200
4	8,500	13,400	18,300
5	9,400	12,800	19,700
Average (lbs.)	19.6	28.7	36.8

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