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Application of nanoindentation technology in rocks: a review

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Nanoindentation has become an increasingly popular method to determine the mechanical properties of both homogeneous and heterogeneous materials. Rocks are inherently heterogeneous and understanding their mechanical properties is of vital importance for relevant engineering applications. Due to its high precision and resolution in both force and displacement, nanoindentation can be utilized to extract the localized mechanical properties of individual grains. This review paper presents an overview of applications of nanoindentation techniques in various rocks, such as shale, coal, limestone, marble, sandstone and claystone. Apart from the conventional mechanical parameters, i.e., Young’s modulus and hardness, other parameters, such as fracture toughness, time-dependent creep and tensile strength can also be obtained using nanoindentation methods. Basic equations and parameters employed to obtain the above mechanical parameters are clearly explained. In addition, merits and demerits of previous nanoindentation studies are summarised and roadmap for future trends of nanoindentation in geomaterials are suggested.

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The first author would like to acknowledge the financial support provided by the China Scholarship Council (No. 201706420055). The authors also give thanks to the authors of all the literature cited in this paper and the researchers who have devoted themselves to nanoindentation tests of geomaterials. Finally, the authors also give thanks to Lilian Khaw who helped us to correct the grammar and structural issues of this article.

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Ma, Z., Pathegama Gamage, R. & Zhang, C. Application of nanoindentation technology in rocks: a review. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour. 6, 60 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-020-00178-6

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