Physics Examination and Testing · 2003 · 148 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsMetallic MaterialsIndentation PropertiesMaterial TestingMechanical CharacterizationSurface HardnessHardness TestingIndentation TestingInstrumented Indentation
Instrumented indentation test is a new kind of testing method. It can determine not only the hardness but also the materials parameters of metallic materials. An introduction is given to the basie principles, character and the determination of the hardness and materials parameters.