A simple method of characterizing local stress and local strain variation in metal working is suggested. It is an alternative to complex and time consuming visioplastic technique. A power law expression exists for hardness and strain similar to that of stress and strain. A linear expression relating hardness and stress has been estahlished. These are valid not only for pure metals but also for their alloys. © Meshap Science Publishers.

Dharmaveera, N.Srinivasan, K.2026-02-05Hardness-sMetals Materials and Processes, 1996, 8, 2, pp. 159-1650970423Xhttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/280561996BrassCharacterizingCopperHardnessStrainStressA simple method of characterizing local stress and local strain variation in metal working is suggested. It is an alternative to complex and time consuming visioplastic technique. A power law expression exists for hardness and strain similar to that of stress and strain. A linear expression relating hardness and stress has been estahlished. These are valid not only for pure metals but also for their alloys. © Meshap Science Publishers.