ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 9

Probability Analysis and the Evidential Value of Bolt Arrangements
Springer, E
Scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Criminal Identification Division, Israel Police Headquarters,

Feingold, G
Scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Criminal Identification Division, Israel Police Headquarters,

Even, H
Scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Criminal Identification Division, Israel Police Headquarters,

Bergman, P
Scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Criminal Identification Division, Israel Police Headquarters,

(Received 28 September 1987; accepted 11 January 1988)

Abstract

The orientation of bolt heads is random because of production or assembly processes. A series of bolts may serve as a means of identification according to orientation.

Keywords:
criminalistics, bolts, probability, identification systems

Paper ID: JFS12565J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12565J
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