Nanoindentation Dataset for the Microscale Mechanical Property of Granites

<p>This dataset contains the raw results of nanoindentation testing, which are used to determine the elastic and failure property of rock-forming minerals in granites, which then provides the input parameters for&nbsp;accurate grain-based modeling. The dataset is presented and utilized in the paper &#39;Thermally induced microcracks in granite and their effect on the macroscale mechanical behavior&#39;. Full details of the experimental setup, procedure, and imaging analysis are able to be found in this paper.</p> <p>The results of nanoindentation testing of different rock-forming minerals&nbsp;by different indents are contained within six files: Berkovich_quartz, Berkovich_feldspar, Berkovich_biotite, Cube corner_quartz, Cube corner_feldspar and&nbsp;Cube corner_biotite. In these files, the raw data of nanoindentation testing includes elastic modulus, hardness, maximum load fore, maximum contact area, and contact depth. These results are then applied&nbsp;to calculate the &nbsp;elastic and failure properties of rock-forming minerals.</p>