Abstract
ln our contribution we present an extended continuum-based material model which is ahle to capture size effects in adhesive bonds. lhe model is based on the introduction of a scalar-valued structure parameter and its related postulated balance equation. On the experimental side we perform shear tests on polyurethane bonds of anodised aluminium hy using d(fferent shear rates and d(fferent thicknesses of the bonded joints. The results o_f' these shear tests show a thickness-dependent stiffness behaviour of the Jpecimens. Finally the obtained experimental data are _fitted with the extended material model. The introdur.ed model parameters are ident(fied hy using an optimisation tool based on biologic evolution slra/egies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-12 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Technische Mechanik |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |