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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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for any contingencies which may suddenly arise in connection with the materialization of some of the numerous proposals for training at the University associated with National Defense. 2. Creation of a Division of Dietetics within the Hospital organization, to be headed by an individual experienced in dietetics and thoroughly informed on latest developments in modern nutrition.

On motion of Mr. Jensen, these recommendations were approved and adopted. The Executive Committee adjourned.

H. E. CUNNINGHAM Clerk JAMES M. CLEARY, Chairman FRANK A. JENSEN

SECOND SESSION, MAY 27, 1941 When the Board convened after the recess in the meeting of May 27, 1941, the following members were present: President Cleary, Mr. Adams, Mr. Fornof, Mr. Jensen, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Wieland. Officers of the Board and of the University staff were present as noted above (page 294).

MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT WILLARD

T h e Board considered the following m a t t e r s presented by the President of the University.

COOPERATIVE INVESTIGATION OF W R O U G H T STEEL CAR WHEELS (1) T h e Director of the Engineering Experiment Station recommends approval of an agreement with the Technical Board of the W r o u g h t Steel Wheel Industry' for an investigation of the causes and prevention of failures of wrought steel car wheels in railway service. T h e agreement is to replace one with the CarnegieIllinois Steel Corporation for an investigation of steel car wheels. T h e agreement is drawn for a period of one year, beginning January 1, 1941, with provisions for its extension upon mutual agreement, and t h e cooperating agency agrees to advance $6,200 to cover the estimated expenses of the year's work. No additional expenses beyond that amount will be incurred, except on advance approval by t h e agency. T h e investigation is on a very important subject. Stopping modern high speed trains by means of brake shoes acting on the wheels develops very high temperatures in the wheels and causes very heavy internal stresses. As a result wheels sometimes burst and may cause derailment with attendant injuries to passengers and damage to property. T h e Engineering Experiment Station has recently rebuilt its testing equipment to subject wheels and brake shoes to tests of greatly increased severity demanded to simulate present day conditions. This proposal differs from the standard form of such agreements in the following respects: 1. All of the manufacturers of wrought steel wheels for railway use are included in the Technical Board, so that commercial competition is reduced to a minimum. 2. T h e nature of the problem is such that it is extremely improbable patentable discoveries will result. T h e agreement does not obligate t h e University to

'Composed of representatives of American Rolling Mill Company, Bethlehem Steel Company, Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company, Edgewater Steel Company, and Standard Steel Works.