Vane shear strength measurements for Hole 996A. Leg Site Hole Core Type Section Top (cm) Bottom (cm) SBD (mbsf) Rotation angle Peak strength (kPa) Residual Vane Vane constant Spring# Spring constant Date Time Comments 164 996 A 8 H 1 83 83.1 49.33 28.9 34.9 19.2 BLACK 8.449172 B #4 0.052103 12/5/95 3:36 AM "plastic curve, v sl cracking" 164 996 A 9 H 5 14 14.1 62.08 27.6 33.4 17.3 BLACK 8.449172 B #4 0.052103 12/5/95 5:37 AM elasto-plastic curve ND=Not Determined.