University of Minnesota
Chemical En
Extension of the indentation fracture toughness estimation method to very small length scales often requires the use of an indenting punch much more acute than the oft-used Vickers probe. Experimental results for very acute, sharp probes... more
ABSTRACT This paper developed 3D elastoplastic finite element analysis (FEA) models to investigate non-axisymmetric tubes neck spinning. The three-roller mandreless neck spinning process was simulated by commercial FEA software, MSC.... more
Sudden displacement excursions during load-controlled nanoindentation of relatively dislocation-free surfaces of metals are frequently associated with dislocation nucleation, multiplication, and propagation. Insight into the... more
Nanoporous low-dielectric-constant films constitute a class of materials that are plagued by fracture concerns and are not amenable to traditional fracture toughness measurement techniques. An indentation fracture toughness measurement... more