This paper summarizes the findings of an experimental study on the full‐scale stress measurements and fatigue behavior of a full‐size aircraft carrier propeller. Supplementary data on the fatigue characteristics of the manganese bronze propeller material of a patrol craft propeller were included. Fatigue life predictions based on nominal stress and fracture mechanics concepts are analyzed and discussed. There is evidence that with accurate inputs as to stress levels and service loadings, a fracture mechanics approach appears to be a rational method of estimating the fatigue life of large propellers from specimen data.

This paper provides a survey of some applications of optical holography to applied mechanics which are of special interest to the U.S. Navy. A brief introduction is given to holography and a description of specific techniques widely used in this field is provided. Examples of the applications are given to demonstrate this usefulness in the study of typical problems such as vibration analysis and structural analysis.

On numerous occasions members of the Society have stated a desire to know more about ASNE, its origin, and its growth over the past 92 years. Since only a small brochure existed, used primarily for membership recruitment purposes, the recommendation was made that a history be prepared and published as a souvenir booklet suitable for distribution at the ASNE Day 63rd Annual Banquet held on 2 May 1980. As a result, the Council approved, a History Committee was established, and after many long hours of hard work and much research the task was completed in time for the banquet. Since many members were not able to attend ASNE DAY 1980, “Society History — 1888–1980” is shared with them at this time so that they too may have the benefit of the Committee's efforts. Reprinted herein, is the very concise and informative booklet prepared by Dr. Juliani Gatzoulis and her Committee.

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