Quasi-Static Solid Particle Damage in Brittle Materials.

Abstract

This report is a three part study of indentation fracture in the plastic contact regime. The first part summarizes the observations of fracture and develops a fracture classification scheme. The second part discusses the implications of the fracture characterization for fracture toughness determinations, and abrasive wear and low velocity erosion prediction. Finally, the third part discusses indentation friction and its measurements, as needed to determine the role of friction in the indentation fracture process. (Author)