Loading Scenario 3 (Fig. 15) resulted in a distinctive response
pattern. As more components were removed from the container
(beginning with the sidewalls) the maximum applied force value
increased, and the models became more flexible, which in turn,
delayed yielding. The end walls under Loading Scenario 3 were
the most critical load resisting components. The sidewalls also carried
significant load and provided stiffness, especially in the absence
of the end walls. The less stiff models were able to
withstand larger applied forces, had larger displacements, and
yielded in similar locations compared to the unmodified container
model M1.