Experiments of EPS Applications in Furniture Design

• Main Authors: Tsung-Yu Lu, 呂宗昱
• Other Authors: Jeng-Neng Fan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/24848421595383179128

碩士 === 國立臺灣科技大學 === 設計研究所 === 101 === Due to the low manufacturing cost and superb insulating as well as shock-absorbing ability, existing applications of expanded polystyrene focused on food and product packaging, the mass quantity without proper waste management later lead to its infamy of environmental pollution. However, with further investigation into the quality of EPS, even from sustainable point of view one can still find great potential within. The main theme of this research is to utilize EPS as the product instead of the packaging, and the attempt to lengthen the life-cycle by keeping both manufacturing and recycling in consideration. Five major techniques can be concluded form the analysis of existing EPS designs- molding, wire-cutting, sculpting, surface treating and replace burning. To provide more reference for future designers, this thesis will include the research and experiments around the EPS material.