Collapsing Process of cylindrical Structure Using Origami Model

Abstract

Considering pedestrain and/or low speed Vehicle collision problems, it is effective to get deformation as much as possible along with comparatively small load. These problems are supposed to be axis crash problems, so it is important how to make accordion-like folded patterns. Therefore in this research, we use the idea of the Origami Model. We find several kinds of structure, which can be folded completely. Then, we examine the characteristic of structure, which is possible to be certified with finite element method simulation.