Experimental methods for the characterization of fatigue in microstructures

The mechanical fatigue behavior of gold microbeams is analyzed. Dedicated devices have been designed and built able to produce alternate loading on gold specimens; the electrostatic actuation is used as driving force. Gold beams are tested under both bending and tensile alternate loadings. Results w...

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Main Authors: G. De Pasquale, A. Somà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2012-12-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/169