Simulated Fracture Processes in CrAlN Thin Films Under Spherical Indentation

Finite element method simulations of spherical indentation testing on Chromium Aluminum Nitride (CrAlN) hard films deposited on carbon steel substrates. The study by Ozias Ferreira Chaves Filho uses two damage models—diffuse cracking and delamination—to assess fracture processes. Results are compared with other published findings, presenting a new approach to studying indentation damage.

Use Cases

• Validate finite element models for indentation testing based on the described simulation of CrAlN films.
• Compare fracture processes like diffuse cracking and delamination based on the two damage models used.
• Interpret stress and strain fields during indentation cycles for film/substrate systems as mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Simulations employ two specific damage models: diffuse cracking and delamination.
• Focuses on a specific material system: CrAlN high-hardness film on a carbon steel substrate.
• Results are compared with other published findings for validation.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Ozias Ferreira Chaves Filho

Collection Method

Finite element method (FEM) simulations using MARC™ software.