Origami structures have the ability to be easily fabricated from planar forms, enable the deployment of large structures from small volumes, and are potentially reconfigurable. These characteristics have led to an increased interest in theoretical and computational origami among engineers from across the world. In this book, the principles of origami, active materials, and solid mechanics are combined to present a full theory for origami structures. The focus is on origami structures morphed via active material actuation and formed from sheets of finite thickness. The detailed theoretical derivations and examples make this an ideal book for engineers and advanced students who aim to use origami principles to develop new applications in their field.
Chapter 1.Introduction to Active Origami Structures.- Chapter 2. Kinematics of Origami Structures with Creased Folds.- Chapter 3. Unfolding Polyhedra Method for the Design of Origami Structures with Creased Folds.- Chapter 4.Tuck-Folding Method for the Design of Origami Structures with Creased Folds.- Chapter 5.Kinematics of Origami Structures with Smooth Folds.- Chapter 6.Unfolding Polyhedra Method for the Design of Origami Structures with Smooth Folds.- Chapter 7.Tuck-Folding Method for the Design of Origami Structures withSmooth Folds.- Chapter 8.Structural Mechanics and Design of Active Origami Structures.
Edwin A. Peraza Hernandez is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. He obtained his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2012 and 2016, respectively. His research interests include structural mechanics, design optimization, active materials, origami, and tensegrity. Edwin is the author of more than 28 technical publications in archival journals and conference proceedings and has recelƒ1
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