Accession Number:

AD0719938

Title:

Computer Programs for Statistical Analysis of Extreme-Value Strain Data.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT DUNFERMLINE (SCOTLAND)

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1970-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

29.0

Abstract:

Details are given of three computer programs for analysing strain data recorded on ships using NCRE maximum-reading strain gauges. Guidance is provided on interpretation of strain records, preparation of data for computer analysis and plotting of results. Extreme-value distributions of Gumbels First and Third Types may be computed. Author

Descriptors:

• (*COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• STRAIN(MECHANICS))
• (*SHIP HULLS
• LOADS(FORCES))
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
• OCEAN WAVES
• STRAIN GAGES
• STRESSES
• DESIGN
• GREAT BRITAIN

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE