Abstract: We study the largedisplacement behavior of a thin annulus subjected to thermal gradients. Following axisymmetrical deflections, the annulus buckles into a periodic mode shape, which eventually forms a number of a radial ...

Abstract: We present a novel, rigidly folding vertex inspired by the shape of the simplest hanging drape. Fold lines in the vertex correspond to pleats and ridges in the drape and are symmetrically arranged to enable synchronized ...

Abstract: Many elastic systems localize under applied displacement, precipitating into regions of lower and higher strain; further displacement is accommodated by growth of the high strain region at a constant load. Such systems can ...

Abstract: Creasing in thin shells admits large deformation by concentrating curvatures while relieving stretching strains over the bulk of the shell: after unloading, the creases remain as narrow ridges and the rest of the shell is ...

Abstract: We consider the axial buckling of a thinwalled cylinder fitted onto a mandrel core with a prescribed annular gap. The buckling pattern develops fully and uniformly to yield a surface texture of regular diamondshaped buckles, ...