Abstract: A finite element model previously described is used to analyze indentation of hard-face materials. The materials (substrate and coating) are supposed elastoplastic, the spherical indenter is ...

Abstract: Indentation analysis is performed using a finite element model. The material is supposed elastoplastic, the spherical indenter is elastic. Elastic indentation with friction is first analyzed. It ...

Abstract: An experimental and numerical study of the scratch test on polymers near their surface is presented. The elastoplastic response of three polymers is compared during scratch tests at large ...