Journal of Applied Mechanics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
92(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Abstract
Deployable
structures
are
extensively
used
in
engineering.
A
bistable
panel
structure,
inspired
by
multistable
origami,
is
proposed,
capable
of
deployment
and
folding
powered
air
pressure.
Prototypes
were
manufactured
using
planar
laser
etching
technology
based
on
geometric
design.
Mechanical
behavior
under
out-of-plane
compression,
in-plane
bending
loads
was
analyzed
through
experiments.
The
foldable
showed
superior
mechanical
performance
highlighting
its
potential
as
an
ideal
energy-absorbing
material.
In-plane
compression
along
the
direction
exhibited
lower
strength
due
to
foldability,
with
failure
modes
involving
rigidity
loss
from
folding.
structure
demonstrated
good
energy
absorption
characteristics
during
compression.
As
angle
unit
increased
bending,
improved,
but
mode
shifted
fracture.
In
perpendicular
direction,
enhanced,
failed
