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This communication addresses some common misconceptions about weakest link theory and Weibull statistics as they pertain to strength distributions of brittle fibers. After describing the nature of the problem, the flaws in ensuing proposed models of strength distributions are highlighted and discussed. A way forward that obviates the problems is suggested.
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