Monograph / M. Published by the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 1957. - 192 s. On one of the main tasks of studying the strength and plasticity of metals at low temperatures. Some cases of accidents and destruction of various structures due to a decrease in temperature. On the conditions for the transition of plastic metals to a fragile state with a decrease in temperature . Analysis of strength conditions at stress concentrations. Strength in places of stress concentration at lower temperature. Change of resistance of initial plastic deformation at lower temperature. Strength and plasticity of metals at very low temperatures. Resistance to metal fatigue at low temperaturesOn the method of testing at low temperatures