Weibull Estimation of Use-Life Distribution in Experimental Spear-Point Data

Author(s): Michael J Shott

Year: 2002

Summary

J. Whittaker: Statistical technique applied to distribution of failure rates in samples of experimental points suggest that in small points, failure rates are related to chance breakage, but heavier points with more obtuse angles survive better because they resist chance breakage and use-life relates more to cumulative attrition. Small sample of published data (3) with numbers of throws for individual points, varying techniques and goals, and differing materials.

Cite this Record

Weibull Estimation of Use-Life Distribution in Experimental Spear-Point Data. Michael J Shott. Lithic Technology. 27 (2): 93-109. 2002 ( tDAR id: 423351)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Hunting • Spear • Weapon

Temporal Keywords
Palaeolithic

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 10162

Notes

Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.