Abstract
Mechanical properties of wrinkles induced by wrapping fold of large space membranes are examined to determine the wrinkle condition in the wrapping fold process. Wrapping fold experiments are performed to investigate the effects of the wrapping tensile force, the crease, and the membrane thickness on the wrinkles. Using the experimental results, the wrinkle condition is examined. To examine the stress around the wrinkles and to confirm the validity of the experimental results, FEM analyses are demonstrated.
