The present invention relates to a method for determining geomechanical parameters of a
rock sample, including a searching step, during which the horizontal and vertical forces …

A method for analyzing a scratch from a scratch test includes (a) locating the beginning of
the scratch relative to a reference position,(b) making the scratch on a bulk with an indenter …

The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring
snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed …

A hardness tester includes an image acquirer acquiring an image of a surface of a sample
captured by an image capturer, a test area definer defining a test area where the hardness …

The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring
snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed …

Int. Cl. A film adhesion detection device comprises: a testing mem GOIN 9/04(2006.01) ber,
which comprises: a carrier, which is on the testing mem (52) US Cl. ber and is capable of …

The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring
snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed …

(57) ABSTRACT A mounting system for samples and instruments for use with a measuring
device Such as a Surface forces apparatus has a housing and a sample mount assembly …

A connection element and a method for positioning a magnetic field sensor suite into the
zero line of a magnetic field is provided, the measuring of the force being achieved by a …

A device measures a frictional force and a film thickness of a lubricating oil film in different
surface velocity directions. The device includes an experiment bench. A translation stage is …