In this article we review the nature and mechanics of damage induced in ceramics by
spherical indenters, from the classical studies of Hertz over a century ago to the present day …

Using a simplified version of Johnson's core model analysis of the plastic zone, one may
determine the plastic zone size around a contact or, alternatively, determine the yield …

The behavior of aluminum oxide under compressive loading is investigated over a wide
range in strain rate and degrees of confinement. It is shown that plastic flow can be …

High purity (99.99%) fine-grained alumina samples were prepared by colloidal techniques
and sintered at temperatures varying from 1310 to 1550° C, yielding a final grain size …

Crack initiation and subsequent crack growth can often influence severely the results given
by an indentation hardness test and a proper interpretation of indentation parameters …

Describing the theoretical aspects of chemistry and microstructure that affect mechanical
properties, this work offers coverage of ceramic mechanical property measurement …

Explosive eruptions of silicic magmas are the result of a complex interplay of physico-
chemical processes (eg decompression, volatile saturation, bubble nucleation and growth …

Tunneling using tunnel boring machines (TBMs) in rock offers an attractive alternative to the
conventional Drill-and-Blast method in many underground construction projects. However …

Recently developed finite element algorithms are used to study the effect of glass ply
geometry on low velocity, small missile impact resistance of laminated architectural glass …

Free-particle abrasion (“lapping”) and grinding with fixed-grit wheels is an important process
in stock removal and shaping of ceramic and glass components and semiconductor wafers …