Learn the fundamental principles of nanomechanical characterization of isotropic materials. Apply these principles to proper understanding experimental results obtained for different types of materials. Examine basic issues associated with proper preparation of these materials for nanomechanical surface characterization. Learn different methods for quick proper separation of obtained results.

1. Student can understand fundamental principles of nanomechanical characterization of isotropic materials. 2. Student are capable to apply mathematical funcional as description of loading and unloading curve. 3. Student can analyze loading and unloading curve in order to separate "bad" results from "good" ones. 4. Students have developed a basic understanding of load and unload process with problems associated with it. 5. Students are capable to prepare sample for nanoindentation experiment, conduct experiment and read results in proper way.

1. Nanoindentation: main idea and instrumentation. 2. Introducing load-displacement curve. 3. Olivier-Pharr method. 4. Sink-in, Pile-ups and Joslin-Olivier method. 5. Indentation size effect: theory of Nix and Gao. 6. The role of grain boundaries and interfaces. 7. Nanoindentation with ultralow forces; nanoindenting with Atomic Fore Microsope - AFM. 8. Applications.

1. Introducing Hysitron nanoindenter. 2. Machine compliance. 3. Sample preparation. 4. Sample measurement.

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The whole course material is well covered by hand-outs written by the lecturers of the course. Every attendee of the course will be provided his/hers own copy of the hand-outs. Moreover, significant number of scientific papers covering listed topics are available.

Total assigned hours: 65

New material: 50
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 0

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 5
Review and grading of seminar papers: 5
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 10
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 10
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 30
Project: 0
Final exam: 50
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 40

Monography "Numerical and experimental determination of mechanical properties of particle reinforced composite biomaterial", Игор Балаћ, Петар Ускоковић, МФ БГД 2012.; Handouts, 2023.