Based on the cylindrical indentation experiments, a novel model for characterizing the elastic mechanical property of transversely isotropic materials has been established. The cylindrical indentation of transversely isotropic materials was theoretically and dimensionally analyzed. Three-dimensional (3D) indentation experiments that encompass the wide range of transversely isotropic material parameters were simulated by finite element. The effect of each parameter (transversely isotropic Young's modulus, EP, longitudinal Young's modulus, EL, longitudinal shear modulus, GL, and loading orientat...
