The beer can as a shock absorber.

Author(s)
Wirsching, P.H. & Slater, R.C.
Year
Abstract

Static and dynamic testing performed on steel beer and soda cans has indicated that the cans, when loaded along the longitudinal axis, possess mechanical properties ideal for shock absorption. The static and dynamic mechanical behaviour of steel cans is presented. The energy absorption capability of the cans is not strongly dependent upon impact velocity.

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B 5348 fo /91.2/
Source

Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 95 (1973), No. H- 4 (November), p. 224-226, graph., tab., ref.

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