2021-04-122016-01-01222727712077124XSCOPUS;2-s2.0-84960332676http://hdl.handle.net/10784/28929This article presents a dynamic analysis of the behaviour of a sample of hygroscopic particulate compressed material in the context of diverse scenarios of the product's lifecycle. The analysis is executed using two complementary methods: (a) an experimental study that recreates a particular impact situation in a controlled physical environment, and (b) a static virtual analysis developed under the Finite Element Method (FEM) for the evaluation of vibration effects on the product. The objective of the analysis is to determine, on one hand, the precise compressing pressure that enables the powder to maintain cohesion throughout the handling and transporting stages, and yet be easily disaggregated manually for it to be used as intended in the final stage of its lifecycle. On the other hand, it is expected of both simulations to estimate an incidence in the behaviour of the compressed powder sample derived from its geometric characteristics and its particular handling and transportation situation, with the goal of defining ideal conditions for the product packaging. © February 2016 IJENS.engInternational Journals of Engineering and Sciences Publisherinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleImpactPackagingParticulate materialProduct lifecycleTransportationVibrationVirtual simulationWave equation2021-04-12Aramburo-Londoño, M.Pérez-Cardona, S.Calle-Escobar, M.Velásquez-López, A.Mejía-Gutiérrez, R.