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‘Failure’: A New Definition Needed

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 1 September 1942

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Abstract

ENGINEERING structures are built for use, but stressed for failure. The underlying assumption is obviously that a structure is fit to be used until it is loaded by a failing load or loads, when it collapses and becomes unable to fulfil its original functions.

Citation

Pribram, E. (1942), "‘Failure’: A New Definition Needed", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 14 No. 9, pp. 258-259. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb030941

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MCB UP Ltd

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