The significance of origami structural joints : a qualitative comparative study of two construction techniques for foldable plate structures

Abstract

A Japanese art form has been integrated in various engineering industries. In both micro and large scales, different patterns have often been sought. for their structural properties and fast-deployable capacities. The connecting joints in origami structures however have become a major concern for engineers in the industry. In large scale practices problems and complexities arise in the process of connecting neighboring plates.