Abstract: Thin-walled corrugated tubes that have a bending multistability, such as the bendy straw, allow for variable orientations over the tube length. Compared to the long history of corrugated tubes in practical applications, ...

Abstract: Active origami structures usually have creases made with soft and compliant plates because it is difficult to fabricate real hinges and actuate them. However, most conventional origami modeling techniques fail to capture ...

Abstract: Origami-inspired systems are attractive for creating structures and devices with tunable properties, multiple functionalities, high-ratio packaging capabilities, easy fabrication, and many other advantageous properties. ...

Abstract: Abstract. This technical note presents the derivation, validation, and application of a three-node torsional spring (3NTS) element for the analysis of bar-linked, reconfigurable structures. The 3NTS element assigns rotational ...

Abstract: This paper presents a set of deployable origami tube structures that can create smooth functional surfaces while simultaneously maintaining a high out-of-plane stiffness both during and after deployment. First, a generalized ...

Abstract: Energy absorption devices are widely used to mitigate damage from collisions and impact loads. Due to the inherent uncertainty of possible impact characteristics, passive energy absorbers with fixed mechanical properties ...

Abstract: Laminated elastomeric bridge bearings are commonly used in areas with low-to-moderate seismicity, although the applications are typically intended for service-level considerations such as thermal movements of the bridge ...