Abstract: A method for analyzing a data set and determining the independent input variables and the values of those variables which are most associated with a specific outcome. Independent and dependent variables may be either numeric (continuous) or categoric (discrete); numeric variables need not be of a specific distribution type. First, each individual independent variable is ranked based on a score. Scoring is done by first determining the number of records in the data set having each of four possible conditions--independent variable in or out of range in combination with dependent variable in or out of range. These values are put into an equation. Iterative processes are used until a high score is found. Subsequently, combinations of variables and values of independent variables are evaluated using the score to determine the combinations most likely to be associated with a specific outcome or range of values of the dependent variable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling samples of hot rolled steel sections. A programmable controller directs a predetermined sequence of air and cooling water sprays against the sample while held in a closed container. The controlled cooling of the sample prevents dimensional distortion of the sample so that accurate measurements of the finished hot rolled steel section can be determined.

Abstract: A method for cooling samples of hot rolled steel sections. A programmable controller directs a predetermined sequence of air and cooling water sprays against the sample while held in a closed container. The controlled cooling of the sample prevents dimensional distortion of the sample so that accurate measurements of the finished hot rolled steel section can be determined.

Abstract: A cold-rolled, annealed and coated steel sheet or strip characterized by (1) a high degree of creep resistance, as measured by excellent performance in a sag deflection test when subjected to temperatures up to 1500.degree. F. for times in excess of 100 hours, and (2) a composition consisting essentially of, by weight %:______________________________________ Carbon 0.05-0.15 Manganese 0.50 max. Phosphorus 0.04-0.15 Sulfur 0.03 max. Silicon 0.10 max. Aluminum 0.08 max. Titanium 0.20-0.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a low-silicon, grain oriented electrical steel exhibiting a Goss texture. Compositionally, such steel comprises, by wt. %:C--0.02/0.07Mn--<0.50Si--0.5/2.0S--<0.05Al--0.01/0.5N--0.005/0.03Fe--balance,The texture for such a steel, in the form of sheet or strip, is achieved by a processing sequence which includes among its other steps or features, the provision of a short time transcritical anneal prior to a final cold reduction of the sheet or strip.