The behavior of a functionally graded origami structure subjected to quasi-static compression

Origami-inspired metamaterials are receiving increasing attention because they can provide unusual and favorable mechanical properties that are determined by their unique patterned geometry. In this paper, a novel design based on Miura-ori pattern, with varying geometries throughout its volume, is proposed and analyzed under quasi-static compression. Both experiments and numerical simulations indicate that the new design, both two-dimensional...