Prediction of Deflection Due to Multistage Loading of a Corrugated Package

Abstract

With the expansion of overseas markets, transportation distance, storage periods in warehouses, and traffic volume of goods are increasing. In this distribution environment, the safety problem due to the decrease in the strength of the multistacked corrugated package is becoming very important. This study aims to develop a CAE prediction technology for the height change of multistacked corrugated packages, and for this study, the FEA simulation method for existing corrugated packages has been investigated and supplemented. The four-point bending FE model and the box compression test FE model were also constructed based on the simplified and homogenized composite model for the target corrugated fiberboard (double wall of EB-flute) itself. Four-point bending, box compression, and creep tests were performed to obtain the material constant required for FEA simulation. Through the comparison of the F–D curve area between the test and the FEA simulation, parameter optimization that minimizes the area difference was performed using HyperStudy. The FEA simulation and stacking test for the multistacked target corrugated package were performed simultaneously on four actual stacking scenarios with different package weights and package sizes. A comparison of height changes after 72 h of stacking for each of the four scenarios showed that the concordance between the test and FEA simulation was more than 80% in all cases. To further expand the scope of this application, it is necessary to secure additional reliability through continuous comparative monitoring using the test data and physical properties of various corrugated fiberboards.