To aid in quick identification and easy location of specific technical data and information in the various reports and memoranda which have been prepared and distributed by the Defense Metals Information Center, as well as by DMIC's forerunner, the Titanium Metallurgical Laboratory, a classification by major subject matter was prepared. The classification covers reports through DMIC Report 193 and memoranda through DMIC Memorandum 183. (Author).

Advances in Space Science and Technology, Volume 8 presents the possibility that what is recognized as lunar cratering was caused by endogenous, volcanic activity rather than by the more widely accepted meteoritic impact mechanism. This book provides an introduction to the technology of rocketry. Organized into four chapters, this volume begins with an overview of lunar volcanism and the interpretation of the widespread phenomenon of cratering. This text then provides a comprehensive examination of one of the major components of the solid propellant rocket. Other chapters consider the many problems associated with design, construction, and testing of motor cases of the solid propellant rocket. This book presents as well a thorough examination of interplanetary mission planning covering such vital elements as the process of mission decision making based on model theory. The final chapter deals with the exploration of the planet Mars. This book is a valuable resource for geoscientists, astronomers, and geologists.

THE ACHIEVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DESIRED DIMENSIONS IN COMPLEX, PRECISION-BUILT STRUCTURES, SUCH AS ROCKET-MOTOR CASES, ARE CRITICAL AND TECHNICALLY INVOLVED PROBLEMS. Their proper functioning demands close dimensional tolerances. Dimensional stability is extremely difficult toACHIEVE IN STEELS AT ULTRAHIGH STRENGTH LEVELS. The problem stems from interacting metallurgical factors which manifest themselves in volumetric and shape changes. The principal sources of size change are the changes in specific volume accompanying the phase transformations which occur in hardening and tempering. Distortion occurs when a part deforms in response to stress. The problem of dimensional instability is analyzed, the factors involved are discussed, and recommendations are made regarding the control of these factors. (Author).

The semiaustenitic precipitation-hardenable stainless steels remain austenitic on cooling rom a solution heat treatment at about 1950 F. In this form they are readily fabricable. Subsequent treatment at about 1400 or at about 1725 F depletes the austenite of Cr and C to the extent that martensite forms on cooling to room temperature or -100 F, respectively. Final hardening is effected by tempering, or aging, at 750 to 1100 F. The semiaustenitic precipitation-hardenable stainless steels may be obtained as transformed at the mill by cold rolling. In this condition they lack the good formability of solution-heat-treated material. However, the fabricator need only temper them to obtain very high strengths. These steels have a combination of good formability, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance that is not easily matched by other materials.