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 solution for measuring creep compliance of asphalt binders is obtained by testing samples using a spherical indenter at intermediate temperatures. The initial assumptions considered a semi-infinite medium with no ...

Instrumented indentation has been used to investigate the mechanical properties of BETAMATE 1496 (R) Epoxy adhesive. The properties of the adhesive were analyzed by measuring its hardness and its Young`s modulus in samples ...

It is presented in this paper a method to determine the Drucker-Prager parameters of pressure-dependent elastic perfectly-plastic polymeric materials by means of depth sensing indentation. This is achieved via an inverse ...

In this article the results of the impact characterization of PETG and PA6 thermoplastics are presented, they have been characterized statically and dynamically by the indentation test, and mathematical models developed ...

In this article the results of the impact characterization of PETG and PA6 thermoplastics are presented, they have been characterized statically and dynamically by the indentation test, and mathematical models developed ...

Mechanical characterization of hydrogels is a challenging task because they are much softer than metals, ceramics or polymers.The elastic modulus of hydrogels is within 100 -102kPa range. Because they easily break and slump ...

The aim of this study is to show the feasibility and accuracy of a micro-indent method to comprehensively evaluate the relaxation mechanics of residual stress in specimens of rolled aluminium alloy. This micro-indent method ...