Title: Cushion packaging design for maritime transportation: a new model based on stress-strain curves

Authors: Dawei Xue; Yuning Yao

Addresses: School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, P.O. Box 15650, 1900 S Knoles Drive, Flagstaff, USA ' School of Professional Studies, Columbia University, USA

Abstract: Maritime transportation demands robust packaging solutions to protect goods against impacts, vibrations, and environmental conditions unique to sea travel. Traditional cushion packaging design relies on drop tests to generate cushion curves, a time-consuming process that lacks flexibility for the rapid demands of the industry. This paper proposes a novel cushion packaging design method based on stress-strain curves and energy conservation principles, which bypasses the need for extensive drop testing. Our approach is validated using ANSYS explicit dynamics simulations and experiments, showing compatibility with maritime transport conditions and efficiency in model generation. Results indicate that this new method provides a reliable, adaptable alternative for cushioning design in maritime logistics, promoting both durability and efficiency.

Keywords: maritime packaging design; cushion curve; stress-strain curve.

DOI: 10.1504/IJOSM.2025.146800

International Journal of Ocean Systems Management, 2025 Vol.2 No.1, pp.19 - 34

Received: 22 Jan 2025
Accepted: 25 Feb 2025
Published online: 18 Jun 2025 *

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