The spherical indentation response of a dense bitumen macadam asphalt mixture with two different volume fractions of bitumen binder is investigated both experimentally and via an analytical model. The model for the indentation ...

Although the Hertz theory is not applicable in the analysis of the indentation of elastic-plastic materials, it is common practice to incorporate the concept of indenter/specimen combined modulus to consider indenter ...

In the analysis of instrumented indentation data, it is common practice to incorporate the combined moduli of the indenter (E-i) and the specimen (E) in the so-called reduced modulus (E-r) to account for indenter deformation. ...

A systematic and critical review about the propagation of uncertainties related to the Depth Sensing Indentation data analysis standard procedures and its effect on the estimation of Young´s modulus of materials is reported. ...

In this work, an axisymmetric two-dimensional finite element model was developed to simulate instrumented indentation testing of thin ceramic films deposited onto hard steel substrates. The level of film residual stress ...

A finite element model is developed to quantify the effect of the depth and diameter of the reinforcement in the hardness number of metal matrix composite. The model includes a spherical indenter pressed against a metal ...

We study the mechanical properties of Cu thin films on Si (100) by performing nano-indentation using an atomic force microscopy. Cu films with thickness of 0.3 μm, 1 μm and 2 μm were analyzed. Area profile studies let us ...