Master thesis: FE-model of perforations in corrugated board

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

In short

Master student wanted to develop a finite element (FE) model for simulating the tearing of perforations in corrugated board packaging. This research project, a collaboration between RISE and DS Smith, involves literature study, experimental testing, model development, and validation.

Responsibilities

Develop a finite element (FE) model of perforations in corrugated board packaging.
Simulate the tearing process that occurs during opening.
Conduct literature study on modelling of damage, fracture, and tearing.
Perform experimental testing of perforation opening and tearing behaviour.
Calibrate and validate the FE model against experimental results.
Analyze model performance and provide recommendations for perforation design.
Write a final report summarizing the methodology and key findings.

Requirements

Master student within solid mechanics, lightweight structures, or equivalent.
Strong background in numerical analysis, modelling, and simulation.
Experience with commercial FE software is essential.

Desired Qualifications

Research activities in close collaboration with industry.
Work closely with researchers from both RISE and DS Smith.
Support in project start-up and development of numerical and experimental methods.

Benefits

Thesis carried out at RISE in Kista.
30 ECTS credits.
Stipend awarded for approved work.

Skills

FE softwarenumerical analysismodellingsimulation

#finite element#FE model#corrugated board#packaging#tearing process#numerical analysis#experimental validation#material science#research

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