Hands-on activities and more for detail-oriented engineering students who are interested in origami and 3-D geometry.
The project goal is to build various three-dimensional (3-D) paper models and 3-D printed geometries, which show reconfigurability or mobility. These unique geometries are characterized by so-called "auxetic behavior." When compressed, they become thinner perpendicular to the applied force. For the paper models, the nets and developments will be provided. The successful completion of paper models will lead to their expansion to continuum structures for 3-D printing.
Length of commitment | 10-12 months |
Start time | Anytime |
Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
Benefits | Academic credit; research experience |
Who is eligible | Sophomore and junior engineering students |
Jongmin Shim
Associate Professor
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.