Container Cushioning Design Engineer Users Manual (CDC-6600 FORTRAN Version). Volume II.
Abstract
Many of the military cushioning systems use some form of bulk cushioning material (e.g., plastic foam) as the cushion system. This provides a low-cost, lightweight cushioning system that is easily incorporated into the design; however, designers have some reservations concerning the use of bulk cushioning systems in the military. One limiting factor is the difficulty the designer has in predicting the response of bulk cushioning materials when subjected to the extreme environmental conditions encountered under military deployment. The temperature sensitivity of these cushioning materials, which causes variations in the impact response, is a primary concern. It was shown in a recent study of thermoplastic foam cushioning systems that temperature had a significant effect on cushion system response. Therefore, temperature effects must be factored into the design of cushion systems using bulk cushioning materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057245
Entities
People
- James D. Johannes
- Richard M. Wyskida
Organizations
- University of Alabama in Huntsville