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Three-dimensional ori-kirigami metamaterials with multistability.

Yongtao Bai1, Shuhong Wang1, Xuhong Zhou1

  • 1School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.

Physical Review. E
|April 19, 2023
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New 3D ori-kirigami structures, inspired by waterbomb units, enable advanced mechanical metamaterials. These structures exhibit unique properties like negative stiffness and massive folding strokes for diverse engineering applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Metamaterials

Background:

  • Ori-kirigami structures are promising for mechanical metamaterials, independent of material properties and scale.
  • Multistable systems are of great interest for various applications due to complex energy landscapes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and investigate novel 3D ori-kirigami structures based on generalized waterbomb units.
  • To explore the relationship between kinematics, mechanical properties, and potential applications of these structures.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of 3D ori-kirigami structures using generalized waterbomb units.
  • Investigation of cylindrical and conical ori-kirigami structures.
  • Analysis of mechanical properties including negative stiffness, snap-through, hysteresis, and multistability.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated 3D ori-kirigami structures with unique kinematics and mechanical properties.
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  • Achieved a massive folding stroke in conical structures exceeding twice the initial height.

Conclusions:

  • The developed 3D ori-kirigami structures serve as a foundation for designing advanced mechanical metamaterials.
  • Generalized waterbomb units offer a versatile platform for creating functional metamaterials for engineering applications.