Figure 43. These deformed configurations at 180 millimeters of deflection indicate that adjustments in the quality factors affect the deflection at which the grade 1 pine post breaks in two. Diagrams A and B.

1. Q subscript T equals 0.47 and Q subscript C equals 0.63. This diagram shows one rectangular column broken down into individual squares to map the exacting damage to the structure. The structure itself is contains columns approximately 45 squares in length, and rows consisting of eight squares across. The structure is without color to accentuate the damage areas. The top half of the structure is tilting to the right, revealing a large gap in its integrity. A small column of eight squares, three rows in, are colored a deep red below the gap insisting damage, along with a row of four squares two columns in above the gap.

2. Q subscript T equals 0.40 and Q subscript C equals 0.70. This diagram shows one single rectangular column with two sheets of neoprene on either side of the structure. The top three-quarters of the structure is tilted to the right, showing a large gap in the column, between the sheets of neoprene.

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