Buddy, you are the only person I have heard of who has conducted test to failure of rod blanks.

I find that most interesting and have a couple questions if you don't mind.

Did you write up the results? If so, are they available on-line or by email?

What types of rod material did you test? Fiberglass, IM6, IM8, etc?

Did you attempt to break one by pointing the tip at the truck and applying the load to just the reel/butt?

Thanks! and good fishing...

Jim