Abstract
In this thesis, three different ribs designs of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) cushioning material will be compared using a cushion tester and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations. In purpose of improving the cushioning performance of those designs, Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology will be applied to build 3D models and Topology Optimization technology will be used to optimize the ribs design of the cushion. A new design cycle for packaging cushion design will be discussed, to save time and cost.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Cushioning materials--Testing; Polystyrene--Testing; Computer-aided design
Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Packaging Science(MS)
Department, Program, or Center
Packaging Science (CAST)
Advisor
Changfeng Ge
Advisor/Committee Member
Carlos A. Diaz
Advisor/Committee Member
Bill Maffeo
Recommended Citation
Huang, Haoqi, "EPS Foam Cushioning Design Using Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Engineering & Topology Optimization" (2015). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/8985
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
PACK-MS
Comments
Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TS198.6.C8 H82 2015