Table 1 As previously stated  the shear tests were performed following cyclic stretching. Results determined in connection with the full strip (3 inch X 0.75 inch) showed a maximum shear strength of 35.6N. Individual half strip 1 (1.5 inch X 0.75 inch) showed a maximum shear strength of 27.7N and individual half strip 2 (1.5 inch X 0.75 inch) showed a maximum shear strength of 22.5N. Therefore  with regard to attachment strength under shear loading  although the individual half strip segments had lower adhesion strength that the single full strip  the combined shear strength of the two individual segments exceeded that of the single segment construct.