General weight, strength, and thermal properties of beryllium are discussed. Examples of beryllium application are given which show both weight savings and reduction of thermal stresses in high temperature environments. Specific weight reductions are demonstrated for a ballistic missile and a lunar rocket.

Reports of Government-supported research on the physical and process metallurgy of beryllium that were received at DMIC during the period 1958-1960, inclusive, are summarized, together with some reports and publications of foreign authors. No proprietary or classified information is included. In addition, reference is made to some of the more importa t writings on health hazards and safety procedures that appeared during the period covered. (Author).

Studies were made to investigate the design capabilities of beryllium as a structural material and to derive and develop structural design curves and related data for efficient structural design with beryllium. The metal beryllium is believed to have high potential for aerospace structures, but is not extensively considered in design applications because of uncertainties as to the proper design procedures. This report presents information based on studies and tests which clearly shows that beryllium now may be designed with confidence into many types of load-carrying structures, using well-known methods of structural analysis and appropriate margins of safety. The resulting beryllium structures are shown to be considerably lighter than identical structures fabricated from other metals, and these structures are attainable with currently available beryllium mill products.

Studies were made to investigate the design capabilities of beryllium as a structural material and to derive and develop structural design curves and related data for efficient structural design with beryllium. The metal beryllium is believed to have high potential for aerospace structures, but is not extensively considered in design applications because of uncertainties as to the proper design procedures. This report presents information based on studies and tests which clearly shows that beryllium now may be designed with confidence into many types of loadcarrying structures, using well-known methods of tructural analysis and appropriate margins of safety. The resulting beryllium structures are shown to be considerably lighter than identical structures fabricated from other metals, and these structures are attainable with currently available beryllium mill products. (Author).

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