Hardik publishes his first paper in the Journal of Fluids and Structures
(a) Geometric parameters defining the curved crease pattern for a planing hull shape; (b) Folded curved-crease origami hull shape viewed from starboard side; (c) Flat, intermediate, and fully folded (clockwise from top) curved-crease origami hull shape viewed from the Transom (also known as Stern) side; and (d) Decomposition of the Bar and Hinge model used for curved-origami folding into its components: in-plane bars, bending hinges, and folding hinges.
Exciting News! 🚀I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my first journal paper, “Rapidly deployable hulls and on-demand tunable hydrodynamics with shape morphing curved crease origami,” in the Journal of Fluids and Structures!
This paper introduces a novel method for fabricating planing hulls using curved-crease origami principles. These origami-inspired hulls can deploy from flat sheets to replicate traditional hull shapes and their hydrodynamics. Moreover, they possess a unique ability to morph their shape, enabling on-demand tunability of hydrodynamic performance.
We believe this approach offers a new philosophy for designing and fabricating hull forms that can provide a revolutionary alternative in naval engineering. These concepts could lead to rapidly deployable vessels for rescue operations, crewless aquatic vehicles, and adaptive hull structures that enhance efficiency and passenger comfort.
A huge thanks to my collaborators and mentors, Prof. Evgueni Filipov and Prof. Kevin Maki at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, for their incredible guidance throughout this journey. I am truly grateful for their support and expertise.
Cite as: Patil, H. Y., Maki, K. J. and Filipov, E. T. (2024) Rapidly deployable hulls and on-demand tunable hydrodynamics with shape morphing curved crease origami, Journal of Fluids and Structures, Volume 130, 104176
