We introduce a computational pipeline for simulating and designing C-shells, deployable structures composed of beams with *curved* planar rest shapes.
We present an algorithmic approach to discover, study, and design multistable elastic knots, physical realizations of closed curves embedded in 3-space.
We present a computational inverse design framework for a new class of volumetric deployable structures that have compact rest states and deploy into bending-active 3D target surfaces. *Umbrella meshes* consist of elastic beams, rigid plates, and …
We optimize the shapes of *curved* planar laser-cut ribbons that weave into faithful approximations of smooth free-form geometries.
C++ simulation framework for elastic rods and X-Shells.
Expressions for the stresses experienced by a discrete elastic rod and discussion of the forces/torques on X-Shell rivets.
X-Shells are a new class of deployable structures formed by an ensemble of elastic beams coupled by rotational joints.