Laboratory of mechanical spectroscopy and nano-mechanics

Directed by Dr G. Gremaud, the Laboratory of mechanical spectroscopy and nano-mechanics studies mainly the dynamics of topological singularities (dislocations, grain boundaries, magnetic flux lines (vortices), interfaces, ...) by acoustically-based spectroscopic techniques.

Dislocations:

Dislocation dynamics in pure metals studied by the US-LF coupling method. G. Gremaud

High-Temperature Anelasticity in Ceramics:

Al2O3, ZrO2 and Si3N4 Grain-boundary sliding, glass transition, dislocation motion, interface reactions, creep. R. Schaller, M. Daraktchiev

Teeth of Files:

Study by mechanical spectroscopy of teeth of files. D. Mari, I. Tkalcec

WC-Co and Cermets:

Relations between microstructure and mechanical properties at high temperatures. D. Mari, K. Buss

Composites:

Interface stress relaxation . R. Schaller, O. Couteau

Composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes. R. Schaller, J. Yang

Nano-tribology: Relations between friction and adhesion hysterisis for organic or metallic matter. G. Gremaud, R. Szoszkiewicz, J-M Solletti

Nano-mechanics: Mechanical properties of nano-materials studying by AFM. A. Kulik, A. Kis, R. Foschia