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@article{185983,
        author = {K.Durga Rao and K. Sri Harsha Reddy and B. Lakshmi and Ch. Srivarma and M. Narendra and B. Srinivas},
        title = {Numerical Investigation of Crush Response in Aluminum and Tin Cans Using Finite Element Analysis},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3108-3114},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185983},
        abstract = {The structural integrity and energy absorption behavior of thin-walled metallic cans are vital in packaging, transportation, and crashworthiness applications. This study presents a finite element investigation of aluminum and tin cans with circular, square, and hexagonal cross-sections using ANSYS Explicit Dynamics. The analysis focuses on understanding the influence of geometry and material properties on stress distribution and deformation under compressive loading. Finite element models were developed in SpaceClaim and evaluated under uniform boundary and loading conditions.
Results indicate that can geometry plays a critical role in determining structural response. The hexagonal configuration exhibited superior strength and lower deformation compared to circular and square models, demonstrating better resistance to crushing. Validation with existing studies confirmed the accuracy of the simulation outcomes.Overall, the research highlights that optimizing can geometry, particularly with aluminum material, enhances mechanical performance, energy absorption, and design efficiency for sustainable manufacturing applications.},
        keywords = {Thin-walled cylinders, Aluminum, Tin, Explicit dynamics, Finite element analysis, Crush response},
        month = {October},
        }