College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:23:58
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
Honors Mechanical Engineering Senior Design 1 & 2
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
Schaeffler is launching a new assembly line for a battery in 2025. As part of the project, it is necessary to design and fabricate a reusable dunnage (packaging) specialized for the battery, meant for safe domestic transportation in the United States. Through an iterative process, the team developed a final dunnage design out of steel components that had a maximum footprint of 62 in X 43.5 in X 29.25 in and a weight of 821.682 lbs. The dunnage is stackable on itself up to two high, weighing a total of 4,918.724 lbs. when loaded with four batteries. The design was verified with Finite Element Analysis, which confirmed high strength and minimal stress and strain concentrations while under static loading. However, testing effectiveness during transportation remains uncertain, requiring additional testing for vibration and dynamic forces. Cost analysis was also performed with an estimate of $2,521.43 per dunnage, best made in quantities of six units.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Kai J. Kwon
First Reader
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
Second Reader
Jonathan Rowe
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Hirsch, Paul; Cox, Alex; and Strubbe, Ben, "Battery Dunnage" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1832.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1832
Included in
Applied Mechanics Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Manufacturing Commons, Structural Engineering Commons