User`s guide

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Results and Conclusions
The results of the characterization are listed in Table 1. The parameters are calculated by
taking the differences of the average values prior to opening of the cans and the average values
after opening the cans.
Pressure
(psi)
Hoop Strain
(micro-strain)
Hoop Stress
(psi)
Axial Stress
(psi)
Can 1
(Fanta 355ml)
35.0
750
  

  

Can 2
(Fanta 355ml)
43.7
937
  

  

Can 3
(Fanta 355ml)
48.2
1034
  

  

Table 1 Characterization Result
From the data acquired with three Fanta 355ml cans, it can be concluded that the pressure
in measured cans is in the range of 30 to 50 psi at room temperature.