Tensile parameters of the fibers retrieved in regions I, II and III of the four silking processes
| . | E (GPa) . | σu (MPa) . | ϵu . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region I | 7.2±0.4 | 800±70 | 60±20 |
| Region II | 9.9±0.4 | 1000±50 | 34±2 |
| Region III | 9.2±0.6 | 880±20 | 30±3 |
| . | E (GPa) . | σu (MPa) . | ϵu . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region I | 7.2±0.4 | 800±70 | 60±20 |
| Region II | 9.9±0.4 | 1000±50 | 34±2 |
| Region III | 9.2±0.6 | 880±20 | 30±3 |
Values are means ± s.d.
E, elastic modulus; σu, tensile strength;ϵ u, strain at breaking.