Statistical models for the effect of length on the strength of lumber

This thesis concerns the problem of modelling the effect of length on the strength of lumber. The length effect manifests as a shift to lower values of the strength distribution from shorter to longer boards. This effect is also noticeable for other materials. It is usually attributed to a statist...

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Main Author: Williamson, Justin Andrew
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/3347