Simplified Dynamic Modeling of Molded Pulp Packaging for Road Transportation
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Published: January 21, 2026 | By: Zhihang Li and Kuanmin Mao
Abstract
As a packaging material, molded pulp has experienced sustained growth in demand because of its high recyclability and biodegradability. However, refined structural modeling of their behavior during transportation remains limited. This study established finite element representations of molded pulp packaging structural cells and developed a spring–mass dynamic model that incorporates the parameters of the packaged product. The proposed model can predict the combined modal characteristics of molded pulp packaging and the protected item while significantly reducing the computational requirements compared with traditional FEM (finite element method) analyses. Experimental validation shows that the prediction error of the first order modal frequency is approximately 6%, which meets the actual needs. The model provides a foundation for the subsequent optimization of molded pulp structures under road transport conditions.
As a packaging material, molded pulp has experienced sustained growth in demand because of its high recyclability and biodegradability. However, refined structural modeling of their behavior during transportation remains limited. This study established finite element representations of molded pulp packaging structural cells and developed a spring–mass dynamic model that incorporates the parameters of the packaged product. The proposed model can predict the combined modal characteristics of molded pulp packaging and the protected item while significantly reducing the computational requirements compared with traditional FEM (finite element method) analyses. Experimental validation shows that the prediction error of the first order modal frequency is approximately 6%, which meets the actual needs. The model provides a foundation for the subsequent optimization of molded pulp structures under road transport conditions.
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