J. Blanchard, B. Qiu,
J. Crowell, and W. Yu
Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI 53706
August, 1995
Abstract
Finite element simulation is used to model indentation hardness tests in homogeneous and non-homogeneous materials. Analyses are primarily quasi-steady state, but also include simulation of creeping materials. The simulations are used to test prev models for hardness and to extract uniaxial property data from surface-modified and creeping solids. Finally, a dedicated finite element code written for use by the indentation community is described.