Download or read book Nanoindentation of Brittle Solids written by Arjun Dey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the Basics of Nanoindentation and Why It Is ImportantContact damage induced brittle fracture is a common problem in the field of brittle solids. In the case of both glass and ceramics-and as it relates to both natural and artificial bio-materials-it has triggered the need for improved fabrication technology and new product development