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Distributions of simultaneous fiber failures-bursts-in loaded fiber bundles
are studied considering inertia and damping. Resulting burst size distribu
tions have universal properties: all approach the power law D-Delta similar
to Delta (-2.5) for larger burst sizes Delta. Momentary burst size distrib
utions evolve with increasing damage and do not follow power laws but are s
till universal. Finally, it is briefly outlined how to use distribution pro
gression to assess damage state. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights
reserved.