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dc.contributorMulti-disciplinary Studiesen_US
dc.contributorDepartment of Mechanical Engineeringen_US
dc.creatorWan, Chi-ping-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/2966-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic University-
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleComputer aided-analysis of a two-piece aluminium can in shape and mass optimisationen_US
dcterms.abstractShape and mass optimisation for cost reduction is always a crucial topic for all manufacturing industries. Beverage can manufacturers are also facing such a requirement. The work described in this report attempts to develop a systematic approach for optimising the shape and the mass of a two-piece aluminium beverage can. Finite element analysis method and optical testing method have been integrated for the purpose. The can is initially analysed numerically to identify areas for improvement. The critical area is then experimentally tested to verify the computational findings. Afterwards the can is then improved and optimised. The optimised container can then sustain the service load at minimum material conditions. A commercially available general purpose finite element analysis package, NISA II is employed for the analysis. A real-time full-field non-destructive optical evaluation method, electronic shearography or electronic shear speckle pattern interferometry is used to verify the findings from finite element analysis. This integrated experimental and computational optimisation approach is proved to be faster and less expensive than the conventional build-and-test approach. An optimised design can be obtained with a quick turn-around design cycle.en_US
dcterms.extentxi, 100 leaves : ill. ; 30 cmen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued1998en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Masteren_US
dcterms.educationalLevelM.Sc.en_US
dcterms.LCSHAluminum cansen_US
dcterms.LCSHFinite element method -- Data processingen_US
dcterms.LCSHComputer-aided designen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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