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A. Finelli et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 13 (2010) 24-30; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.13.03 27 Figure 6 : Specimen short gage length (B) for tensile test. Finally, for all the investigated directions (L, T and R) and the two cold rolled steels, compression specimens were obtained (Fig. 7) : they were named as “CL”, “CT” or “CR” depending on the sampling direction. Figure 7 : Specimen for compression test (C). Table 2 shows the test matrix. On the basis of the test results obtained in L direction using both standard specimens (S), short gage length specimens (B) and compression specimens (B), it is possible to evaluate the evolution of the mechanical properties in the other two directions, where it is impossible to obtain standard specimens. Table 2 : Test matrix. Figure 8 : Specimen (B) during tensile test. Specimen Steel Standard (S) Short gage length (B) Compression (C) L L T L T R A1    A1L       5    4L      