Application of Paring Origami Structure to Aluminum Cans

Abstract

Abstract. Polyhedrons by Nojima and by Tachi-Miura, which both are two symmetrical origami structures, can be folded in the axial or radial direction, and it is convenient if they can be applied to aluminum cans. In this paper, we investigate whether both structures are rigid folding or not, and consider the influence of this on the energy absorbing characteristics. Moreover, we studied the crushing and spring back characteristics of both structures by simulation, and explore their possibility.