Folded and cut structures: from fluid interactions to actuation

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Tom Marzin

Jeudi 23 janvier à 15h00, salles des séminaires IRPHE

Folded and cut thin structures offer innovative solutions for fluid interaction and actuation. Perforated sheets in flow deform asymmetrically, driven by the interplay of fluid forces and mesostructure geometry. Origami-inspired patterns, like the watebomb base, enable passive drag reduction and adaptive reconfiguration. Folded ribbons enhance snap-through dynamics, releasing more energy and achieving faster motion than flat strips. These findings open pathways for applications in flow-responsive devices, drag control, and soft robotics.

Tom Marzin - Princeton