DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PLASTIC PACKAGE-CUSHIONING MATERIALS

Abstract

Packages capable of protecting fragile items from shock must be purposefully designed in order to be practical, efficient, and economical. This report presents information essential to such design. The general design theory of package cushioning is given, and the testing under static loading and dynamic loading are discussed. Design concepts are evaluated, with advantages indicated for the use of acceleration vs. static stress data. Design equations and sample problems are included. As support information, the stress properties of the principal plastic package-cushioning materials are given, as well as data on the effect of temperature and humidity. Specific uses of rigid and semi-rigid plastic foams in cushioning applications are indicated. The report closes with a summarization of package-cushioning test programs at six laboratories, an extensive reference list, and a bibliography. (Author-PL).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0273400

Entities

People

  • Mario E. Gigliotti

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automated Text Summarization
  • Bibliographies
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Composite Materials
  • Cushioning
  • Design Criteria
  • Equations
  • Films
  • Humidity
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Research Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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