| Scope |
Characterization of mechanical properties at micro- and nano-scales is critical for fundamental understanding of material behavior in terms of elastic–plastic response, residual stresses, time-dependent creep and relaxation properties, fracture toughness, and fatigue. This symposium focuses on properties of various materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, biological materials, composites, additively manufactured materials, etc) at small length-scales from both theoretical/modeling and experimental viewpoints. The scope includes, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Materials characterization through micro/nano-indentation testing
• In-situ nanomechanical measurements in application environments (thermal, electrical, electrochemical, and biological stimuli)
• Small scale testing of interfaces
• Mechanical properties of thin films and coatings
• Additively manufactured (AM) materials
• Small scale quasi-static tests (tension, compression, bending, and torsional tests)
• Small scale fatigue, creep and impact tests
• Nano-scale measurements of strain and stress
• Mechanical properties of small-scale bio-inspired materials
• Mechanical properties of biological samples (i.e. cells) |