Analysis of nanoindentation of soft materials with an atomic force microscope [PDF]
, 2011 Nanoindentation is a popular experimental technique for characterization of the mechanical properties of soft and biological materials. With its force resolution of tens of pico-Newtons, the atomic force microscope (AFM) is well-suited for performing ...
Notbohm, Jacob +2 more
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Application of the spherical indenter for determination of the elastic modulus of coatings [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 In this work a study of nanoindentation of the surface of epoxypolyester-based powder coatings deposited on steel substrates was carried out. The effect of the test method on the identifiable mechanical properties is investigated. The measurement results
Farmakovskaya A.A. +2 more
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Molecular dynamics of cleavage and flake formation during the interaction of a graphite surface with a rigid nanoasperity [PDF]
, 2009 Computer experiments concerning interactions between a graphite surface and the rigid pyramidal nanoasperity of a friction force microscope tip when it is brought close to and retracted from the graphitic sample are presented.
Khomenko, Oleksii Vitaliiovych +3 more
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Low velocity impact modeling in composite laminates capturing permanent indentation [PDF]
, 2012 This paper deals with impact damage and permanent indentation modeling. A numerical model has been elaborated in order to simulate the different impact damage types developing during low velocity/low energy impact.
Barrau, Jean-Jacques +2 more
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A review of rock macro-indentation: Theories, experiments, simulations, and applications
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical EngineeringRock macro-indentation plays a fundamental role in mechanical rock breaking for various rock engineering application, such as drilling, tunneling, cutting, and sawing.
Weiqiang Xie +4 more
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Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2023 Mechanical characteristics of hard and soft tissues are central features for the quantitative description of tissue properties. In this study, we present a biphasic 3D-FE-based method to determine the biomechanical properties of sheep stifle joint ...
Reuter Thomas +3 more
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Indentation Measurement in Thin Plates under Bending Using 3D Digital Image Correlation
Applied Sciences, 2021 In the current paper, a novel experimental methodology to characterize the contact behavior on thin plates under bending is presented. The method is based on the experimental measurement of the indentation observed during contact experiments.
Juan-Antonio Almazán-Lázaro +3 more
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Sandwich composites impact and indentation behaviour study [PDF]
, 2013 In order to better exploit the natural cork available in Algeria, an experimental characterisation of a jute/epoxy–cork sandwich material to impact and indentation was undertaken.
Bezzazi, Boudjema +3 more
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Effect of age and cytoskeletal elements on the indentation-dependent mechanical properties of chondrocytes. [PDF]
, 2013 Articular cartilage chondrocytes are responsible for the synthesis, maintenance, and turnover of the extracellular matrix, metabolic processes that contribute to the mechanical properties of these cells.
Blanchette, Craig +5 more
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Indentation of Commercial Pure Titanium Processed by Cold Rolling
MetalsIn this work, the effects of plastic deformation on the indentation behaviors of commercial pure titanium alloy were investigated. Titanium experienced various kinds of deformation by cold rolling processes, and the indentation behaviors were measured ...
Diaoyu Zhou +4 more
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