4 papers
Tunable Pathway Selection in Coupled Multistable Snap-Through Systems
Weicheng Huang, Ke Huang, Jiaying Zhang +1
Multistable mechanical systems can store and release elastic energy through snap-through instabilities, but controlling transition pathways between stable states remains challengin…
Bifurcation reordering programs snap-through symmetry in folded elastic ribbons
Weicheng Huang, Qun Zhang, Bohan Zhang +1
Snap-through in slender elastic structures is often viewed as a sudden transition between stable configurations, yet the pathway taken during this transition can differ fundamental…
From Folding Mechanics to Robotic Function: A Unified Modeling Framework for Compliant Origami
Bohan Zhang, Bo Wang, Huajiang Ouyang +5
Origami inspired architectures offer a powerful route toward lightweight, reconfigurable, and programmable robotic systems. Yet, a unified mechanics framework capable of seamlessly…
How do imperfections cause asymmetry in elastic snap-through?
Andrea Giudici, Weicheng Huang, Qiong Wang +4
A symmetrically-buckled arch whose boundaries are clamped at an angle has two stable equilibria: an inverted and a natural state. When the distance between the clamps is increased…