"An algorithm for the generation of feasible schedules and the computation of the completion times of the job operations of feasible schedule is presented. Using this algorithm, the distribution of schedule times over the set of feasible schedule—or a subset of feasible schedules—was determined for technological orderings that could occur in a general machine shop. These distributions are found to be approximately normal. Biasing techniques corresponding to “first come first serve,” random choice of jobs ready at each machine and combinations of these two extremes were used to compute distributions of schedule times."

"Equations for the heat-transfer coefficient existing at the interface of two metals in contact are discussed. The results of applying the equations (with a graphical determination of the geometric parameters) to an iron--aluminum contact are presented. A method is given for performing the graphical analysis by means of a general purpose analog computer. Data are included that were obtained by applying this method to Blanchard ground stainless steel surfaces in contact. Statistical analysis was applied to surfaces to determine the geometric properties of the contact as a function of root-mean-square roughness and method of surface preparation."

"The loss of particles through a cusp of a particular containment geometry utilizing cusped magnetic field lies is considered. A velocity space loss criterion analogous to the loss cone in the mirror machine is derived. The effect of a uniform longitudinal magnetic field perpendicular to the containing field is considered and a loss criterion is derived. The effect of the longitudinal field is to decrease cusp losses.

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"In our original proposal it was pointed out that we had obtained, b the successive treatment of adrenochrome with mineral acid and thiosemicarbazide, a black material which proved to be effective in preventing vascular damage cause by snake venom, radiation and thermal burns. Since the effectiveness of this preparation varied widely with different samples it was suspected that the product did not have a uniform composition. As a results of the inability of effect a separation or purification of the black product we decided to try some pure compounds related to adrenochrome. Some results obtained were reported in our proposal to renew contract AT(301\-1)-2242. Other results will be reported in the body of this report."

"This report describes two experiments performed in an effort to supply evidence for the universality of the V-A theory in weak interactions and for the law of conservation of leptons. In this first part the production rate of B to the 12th by the absorption of negative mu mesons in carbon was measured. From the amplitudes of the muon decay curve and the boron decay curve the rate was calculated to be (5.8 plus or minus 1.3) x 10 to the 3rd sec -1, in agreement with the hypothesis of a universal V_A theory. In the second part an attempt was made to measure the helicity of negative mu mesons by stopping longitudinally polarized muons in a carbon target and observing the electron asymmetry in the β-decay of the spin-1 B to the 12th. The results of this part were inconclusive, a consequence attributed to a short boron thermal relaxation time."

"With careful attention to details, tritium assays of satisfactory accuracy have been achieved on low activity standard samples by dry combustion and liquid scintillations counting of the product water.This method is faster, more accurate and dependable than the zinc fusion-ion chamber method fro low level tritium assays. At 380 degrees C, tritium loses from hydrocarbon tracers by isotopic exchange is significant and must be corrected for in tracer measurements at this elevated temperature."

"A new phenomenon which can, under certain circumstances, account for anomalous magnetic and spectral behavior of planar nickel(II) complexes has been discovered. This is a molecular association of the solute molecules in solvents of low coordinating power. It is shown that the magnetic moment and spectrum of bis(2.6-dimethyl1-3,5-heptanediono)nickel(II), Ni(DIBM)z, dissolved in toluene, are dependent upon both temperature and concentration.

"Additional mixtures of polymers and multi-unsaturated monomers have been prepared, irradiated and the gel content determined. The gel content determination of crosslinked polyolefins has been investigated in detail. The multi-unsaturated monomers used and radiation conditions applied up to this time have not given significant gel contents for polypropylene. the polypropylene resin used has been characterized by differential extraction."