Graff, William J.2022-10-142022-10-1419752789531https://hdl.handle.net/10657/12293This thesis brings together the experimental results available in nine published papers spread over thirty-five years in the technical literature. The specimens tested and reported in these papers had sufficient commonality of variables to permit reanalysis of the fatigue results by statistical methods. Through these techniques the original conclusions of the investigators have been reinforced and broadened, that is, made more general for the purposes of the design engineer.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital