Abstract
This chapter presents the analysis of large-strain microindentation tests for measuring the plastic properties of crystalline polymers in small volumes. Experimental results are obtained by using cylindrical, flat-ended indenters with the diameters of less than 100. μm (larger than the molecular dimensions of the crystalline polymers). The deformation process is analyzed theoretically to obtain material properties from the microindentation tests.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Materials and Surface Engineering |
Subtitle of host publication | Research and Development |
Pages | 61-95 |
Number of pages | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Crystalline polymers
- Large-strain indentation test
- Plastic deformation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science