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Fig. 15. Test rig for the full-scale chain link test.

Fig. 16. [Left] Placing the chain link on the loading pins. [Right] View of the LVDT extensometer used for the measurement of the displacement between the loading pins.

Fig. 17. [Left] Acoustic emissions sensor. [Right] Sensor attached on the chain.