Static Finite Element Analysis for a Beverage Can

By Keith M. Day (ME, Class of 1997)

Case One: Maximum displacements and maximum Von Mises stress under an axial loading 250 lbf on its lid.

The FE Model

Stresses

Case Two: Maximum displacements and maximum Von Mises stresses under internal pressure 60 psi.

The FE Model

Stresses