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Since we do not have one of these machines, a modified version using our INstron Instron machine would be advised to perform these tests.

Fore more specific testing procedures and designs go to pages 9-12:  https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20150003409/downloads/20150003409.pdf

Extra info: https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-4200#:~:text=A%20parachute%20joint%20is%20defined,called%20seam%20and%20joint%20testing.

Tensile Testing

We have already previously used Instron machines for tensile testing, stretching materials to test their strength and elasticity.

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