COD of the Influent (mg/l) pH of the Influent Observed Maximum Load (kN) Tensile Strength (kN) Reduction in Tensile Strength (%) 0   0.108.5 1.845 0.00 340 5.9 0.1023 1.739 5.71 880 8.1 0.0933 1.586 14.00 3600 6.5 0.0729 1.238 32.87 6054 6.65 0.0615 1.044 43.37 8800 7.4 0.0503 0.855 53.68 9600 6.5 0.0442 0.752 59.24

Table 2: Reduction in Tensile Strength with COD