A Modified Method for Hardness Determination from Nanoindentation Experiments with Imperfect Indenters

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<div>Finite element model used in 2D numerical simulation.</div>

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Figure 3: A Modified Method for Hardness Determination from Nanoindentation Experiments with Imperfect Indenters 