TY - JOUR A1 - Serrano-Munoz, Itziar A1 - Magnier, Vincent A1 - Dufrenoy, Philippe T1 - Identification of damage mechanisms in a metal-matrix composite material via digital volume correlation and finite element model updating N2 - A 3D experimental and numerical investigation of the damage mechanisms induced by compression in a metal matrix composite is presented. The investigated composite is a simplified version of those typically used for heavy-duty brake linings, comprising only nine constituents. The analysis combines laboratory X-ray computed tomography (XCT), image volume correlation (DVC), as well as image-based finite element method (FEM) paired with an inverse identification approach known as finite element model updating (FEMU). The combination of in situ XCT and DVC allows the rationalization of the mechanisms controlling strain localization and damage accumulation within the heterogeneous metal matrix. The damage mainly occurs in the form of fractured material within thin cell-walls located between large graphite G2 particles. In addition, the herein developed FEMU approach enables the identification of the elastic moduli of the two defined key constituents controlling the macroscopic compressive behavior (i.e., the Matrix –where eight of the nine constituents are lumped– and G2 particles), as well as the prediction of the damaged regions within the Matrix. It is emphasized that an implementation of the damage mechanisms within the FEMU is essential for a reliable numerical prediction of the compressive response of the composite. KW - Metallic brake lining KW - Compression tests KW - In situ X-ray computed tomography (XCT) KW - Image-based finite element method (FEM) KW - Damage mechanisms KW - Digital volume correlation (DVC) KW - Finite element model updating (FEMU) PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-639388 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.113459 SN - 2352-4928 VL - 48 SP - 1 EP - 13 PB - Elsevier Ltd. AN - OPUS4-63938 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Wiehle, Philipp A1 - Brinkmann, M. T1 - Material behaviour of unstabilised earth block masonry and its components under compression at varying relative humidity N2 - block and mortar types is analysed with particular regard to the influence of varying relative humidity. The uniaxial compressive strength and deformation characteristics of unstabilised earth blocks and mortars as well as of unstabilised earth block masonry are studied in detail and compared to conventional masonry to evaluate whether the structural design can be made accordingly. An increase of 30 % points in relative humidity leads to a reduction of the masonry´s compressive strength between 33 % and 35 % whereas the Young´s modulus is reduced by 24–29 %. However, the ratio between the Young´s modulus and the characteristic compressive strength of earth block masonry ranges between E33/fk = 283–583 but is largely independent of the relative humidity. The results show that the mechanical properties of the investigated unstabilised earth block masonry are sufficient for load-bearing structures, yielding a masonry compressive strength between 2.3 MPa and 3.7 MPa throughout the range of moisture contents investigated. In general, the design concept of conventional masonry can be adapted for unstabilised earth masonry provided that the rather low Young´s modulus as well as the moisture dependence of both, compressive strength and Young´s modulus, are sufficiently taken into account. KW - Compressive strength KW - Earth block masonry KW - Compression tests KW - Stress-strain relation KW - Relative humidity KW - Moisture content PY - 2022 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-562417 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01663 SN - 2214-5095 VL - 17 SP - 1 EP - 15 PB - Elsevier B.V. CY - Netherlands AN - OPUS4-56241 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -