Wire spiral about 3-in. pitch.

Point of failure about 18 in. from top.

Top of cast-iron cap cracked at four corners.

Ultimate load—1,260,000 lb.

Remarks.—Both caps apparently well seated, as was the case with all the subsequent tests.

Test No. 3.

Marks on column—4-B.

Reinforcement—eight 7/8-in. round bars vertically.

Hoops—1-3/4 in. × 3/16 in. × 14 in. outside diameter.