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Statistical Analysis of Single PPTA Fibers

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Author(s)

N. Alan Heckert, Jae H. Kim, Kirk D. Rice, Gale A. Holmes

Abstract

Discuss statistical methods used for analysis of single fiber tensile strength tests. Kernel density plots and quantile-quantile plots were used to graphically analyze the data. Fiber strength was modeled using 2-parameter Weibull, 3-parameter Weibull, normal, and g-and-h distributions.
Proceedings Title
Statistical Analysis of Single PPTA Fibers
Conference Dates
July 28-August 2, 2013
Conference Location
Monteral, CA
Conference Title
The 19th International Conference on Composite Materials
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

single fiber, soft body armor, statistical analysis.
Statistical analysis

Citation

Heckert, N. , Kim, J. , Rice, K. and Holmes, G. (2013), Statistical Analysis of Single PPTA Fibers, Statistical Analysis of Single PPTA Fibers, Monteral, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=912996 (Accessed October 31, 2024)

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Created July 27, 2013, Updated October 12, 2021