Mechanical characterisation of material properties using instrumented indentation experiments

Charles Moy*, Massimiliano Bocciarelli, Simon Ringer, Gianluca Ranzi

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Abstract

The proposed work makes use of an inverse analysis approach to identify the mechanical properties of a material sample which can be described by means of the elastic modulus, yield stress and strain-hardening parameter. The particularity of the proposed work is the exploitation of the indentation curve as well as the imprint left by the indenter at the end of the test as input information to the inverse analysis. The numerical simulations required by the analysis are carried out by means of the finite element software Abaqus. This paper describes initial work carried out to validate the robustness of the inverse procedure for stainless steel samples using computer-generated data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Conference Organised by the CAST CRC, on Behalf of the Global Light Metals Alliance
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages215-218
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878493271, 9780878493272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference Organised by the CAST CRC, on Behalf of the Global Light Metals Alliance - Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Duration: 29 Jun 20091 Jul 2009

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume618 619
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference4th International Conference Organised by the CAST CRC, on Behalf of the Global Light Metals Alliance
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityGold Coast, QLD
Period29/06/091/07/09

Keywords

  • Finite element modelling
  • Indentation tests
  • Mechanical properties
  • Simulation

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