The parameters for damage models are determined via
a reverse engineering approach. The temporal
development of the damage is simulated with cyclic
tension-compression tests, and the parameters of the
model are identified by the matching between
experiment and simulation. Moreover, an analysis of
sensitivity for the relation between model
parameters and damage evolution is to be examined.

In addition, a design of experiment (DoE) is
accomplished using the programs Ideas, Abaqus,
OptiSLang and Cornerstone. The following are the
three operational joints:

-Background,
1. Damage...