A comparison of 3D finite element simulations for Berkovich and conical indentation of fused silica

International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering

Volumn 1, Issue 2-3, 2007, Pages 259-273

  Shim, Sanghoon ^a,b   Oliver, W C ^c   Pharr, G M ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

^b OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^c MTS Systems Corporation   (United States)

Author keywords

Berkovich indenter; conical indenter; contact area; contact stiffness; elastic modulus; finite element analysis; fused silica; hardness; nanoindentation

Indexed keywords

EID: 52649133977     PISSN: 1749785X     EISSN: 17497868     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijsurfse.2007.015028     Document Type: Article

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