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An instrument for crushing fibres over a short length produces permanent deformations dependent on the crushing load applied. A characteristic pressure is developed that is consistent with plastic flow. The consequent loss in strength and extension at break depends on moisture conditions during crushing and varies for different fibre types.
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Lai et al. (1973) studied this question.
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