An Economic Analysis of Counterfeit Threaded Fasteners in the Construction Industry

Abstract

This thesis deals with the economic issues associated with the presence of substandard threaded fasteners in the construction industry. It begins with an overview of the engineering concepts and terminology which will be used throughout the remainder of the report. A short discussion is presented outlining the various mechanical forces which act upon these fasteners in order to develop an appreciation for the seriousness of the problem. Past and present problems within the fastener industry and market are also covered. The problem is then thoroughly analyzed through the use of mathematical models. The concepts of zero-sum and non-zero sum two player game theory are used to provide possible solutions to the problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA231492

Entities

People

  • Bruce D. Amidon

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Construction
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economic Impact
  • Engineering
  • Fasteners
  • Game Theory
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematical Models
  • Tensile Strength
  • United States

Readers

  • Game Theory.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.