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At present there exist considerable opportunities for experimental studies. In large part this prognosis derives from the observation that analytical capability has, to some extent, outstripped our detailed understanding of many aspects of engineering concerns, so that there exists a need for providing input into the modeling of mechanics (of materials) problems. This favorable situation is supported by increasingly sophisticated experimental methods which, in turn, depend heavily on the computer, as well as on optical and other field methods. Examples are given that illustrate the gradual transition of macroscopic material related studies to those that require submicron resolution as demanded by ever increasing relevance in advanced materials related research.
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Paper was invited lecture at the 1995 SEM Spring Conference on Experimental Mechanics held in Grand Rapids, MI on June 12–14.
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Knauss, W.G. Changes in the experimentalist's role in the future of mechanics. Experimental Mechanics 35, 281–292 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02317537
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02317537