Ernst Hjalmar Waloddi Weibull | |
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| Born | 18 June 1887[1] Vittskövle, Sweden |
| Died | 12 October 1979 (aged 92)[2] Annecy, France |
| Alma mater | Royal Institute of Technology (1924),[1] University of Uppsala (1932)[1] |
| Known for | Weibull distribution Fracture mechanics[1] |
| Awards | American Society of Mechanical Engineers gold medal (1972) Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Great Gold medal (1978). |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering, mathematics |
| Institutions | Royal Institute of Technology |
Ernst Hjalmar Waloddi Weibull (18 June 1887 – 12 October 1979) was a Swedish civil engineer, materials scientist, and applied mathematician. The Weibull distribution is named after him.
- ^ a b c d K.B. Broberg (1997). H.P. Rossmanith (ed.). Fracture Research in Retrospect: An anniversary volume in honour of G.R. Irwin's 90th birthday. CRC Press. p. 142. ISBN 9054106794.
- ^ K.B. Broberg (1997). H.P. Rossmanith (ed.). Fracture Research in Retrospect: An anniversary volume in honour of G.R. Irwin's 90th birthday. CRC Press. p. 143. ISBN 9054106794.