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May 1981
Wind Speed Distributions and Reliability Estimates
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The purpose of this note is to present an investigation into the effect of this assumption upon the estimation of reliabilities for wind-sensitive members. Such an investigation is motivated by recent research results, according to which extreme wind speeds are best modeled in most cases by probability distributions with considerably shorter tails than the Extreme Value Type I distribution. In particular, the Rayleigh distribution, or other Extreme Type III distributions with even shorter tails, have been suggested.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 107 • Issue 5 • May 1981
Pages: 1003 - 1007
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Emil Simiu, M.ASCE
Research Structural Engr., Center for Building Tech., National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. 20234
James J. Filliben
Research Structural Engr., Center for Building Tech., National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. 20234
James R. Shaver
Mathematical Statistician, Center for Applied Mathematics, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. 20234
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