DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURE FOR DESIGN OF PACKAGE CUSHIONING

摘要

The objective of this project was to develop the computer software for a cushion property and cost optimization procedure for the design selection from available package cushioning materials. The deisgn problem relates to the use of existing cushioning materials to protect large quantity supply items from shock and vibration damage. The approach used in this project was to implement a computer-aided design (CAD) procedure which can be used to select from the available materials data files the material or materials that will protect the item to be shipped for the least cost. The shipping environments were acounted for in terms of shock vibration. The temperature effects on the package cushioning material properties were allowed for in the stored data. Thus, the CAD program optimizes least cost for the materials that will provide the necessary protection.