Research Achievements Review, volume II
Materials research - diffusion bonding methods, stress corrosion tests, nondestructive testing, material designs for electronic equipment, and nonmetallic material development.
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Engineering topics
Charles E. Cataldo
Publications and source records attributed to Charles E. Cataldo.
Stress corrosion
This article recounts briefly some of the more critical stress-corrosion failures that have been experienced at Marshall Space Flight Center and the corrective action taken. Some of the recent stress corrosion studies are described and preliminary results tabulated. Specific problems described are the H-1 Engine LOX dome, the pneumatic line fitting sleeve problems and the more recent problem with wave springs used on MF-flared tube fittings. The use of nitric oxide in preventing stress-corrosion failures in titanium tanks is also discussed.
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