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The MMPDS Handbook requires facilitation of the process, and collaboration of the community in order to be the quality of an Industry Standard. Battelle's involvement in this role incorporates the legacy behind the book, and the information within the book.

MMPDS-2023 Released

MMPDS-2023 is now available. See Purchase the Handbook for information.

The numbering of the MMPDS handbooks has changed. The previous handbook, released in 2022, was MMPDS-17. Moving forward, the title of the handbook will include the year it is released, starting this year with MMPDS-2023.

Major changes and additions are listed here: Highlight of changes to MMPDS-2023

MMPDS-17 Released

MMPDS-17 is now available. See Purchase the Handbook for information.

Major changes and additions are listed here:

Highlight of Changes to MMPDS-17

MMPDS-16 Released

MMPDS-16 is now available. See Purchase the Handbook for information.

Major changes and additions are listed here:

Highlight of Changes to MMPDS-16

The 38th MMPDS Meeting Public Minutes

The final public meeting minutes for the 38th MMPDS Meeting have been posted. See below for details

38th MMPDS Public Minutes – FINAL Download

The 37th MMPDS Meeting Public Minutes

The final public meeting minutes for the 37th MMPDS Meeting have been posted. See below for details.

37th MMPDS Public Minutes – FINAL Download

The 36th MMPDS Meeting Public Minutes

The final public meeting minutes for the 36th MMPDS Meeting have been posted. See below for details.

36th MMPDS Public Minutes FINAL Download

MMPDS-15 Released

MMPDS-15 is now available. See Purchase the Handbook for information.

Major changes and additions are listed here:

Highlight of Changes MMPDS-15

33rd MMPDS Coordination Meeting Minutes Now Available

The 33rsd MMPDS Coordination Meeting Minutes are now available.

34th MMPDS Scheduled for September 24-27, 2019

The 34th MMPDS Coordination Meeting will take place on September 24-27, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Further information is forthcoming.

7075-T6 Material Request for Secondary Properties

Secondary properties for 7075-T6 plate were downgraded to S-basis. This letter regards an effort to obtain material and data for compression, shear, and bearing properties to re-establish A- and B-basis allowable properties. Your involvement is appreciated.

Sunset Review for Joint Allowables

The Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) design handbook contains fastener system strength allowables data in Chapter 8 for use by the aerospace industry. Learn more about Sunset Reviews here.