Date of Graduation
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
Committee Chair
Bruce Kang
Abstract
Recently, considerable interest in material characterization of thin film systems and small volumes has led to the increased use of instrumented indentation. Capable of providing a material’s hardness and elastic modulus value, many consider instrumented indentation to be a non destructive testing technique. Traditionally, the indentation contact area is calculated based on the known indenter geometry and depth of penetration. This technique employs the use of high precision depth sensors which account for much of the cost associated with instrumented indentation systems. A multiple partial unloading technique needs no such sensor, as the indentation depth itself is not needed. A removal of this requirement allows for the composition of a portable instrumented indentation system. In this research, such an instrument is developed, as a means for in‐situ material characterization.
Recommended Citation
Tannenbaum, Jared Michael, "The development of a portable instrumented indentation system." (2008). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD). 11119.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11119