Hardness of Materials: Theory, Testing Methods, and Applications : monograph

Abstract

This groundbreaking monograph is not just a book - it is a scientific and practical handbook designed to guide researchers, doctoral candidates, and engineers in advancing their studies. A true treasure of experimental data, it offers a wealth of results that can be directly applied in dissertations, scholarly publications, and innovative research. The author not only systematizes existing methods but also formulates a physical law of hardness, uniting linear, surface, projected, and volumetric hardness into a coherent scientific framework. Covering macro-, micro-, and nanoscales, the book presents both theory and practice, highlighting the role of advanced indentation methods and the indentation size effect. Essential for materials scientists, engineers, and technical researchers, this monograph provides inspiration, a reliable toolkit, and an authoritative reference for the future of hardness studies.