Investigation of wrinkling behaviour in the creased thin-film laminates

The use of metal-polymer membrane laminates for gossamer space structures emerge in recent times. Wrinkle formation, fold-line effect, and wrinkle minimization are more dominant in inflatable space structures and solar sail applications. In this article, the authors explored a novel work, wrinkle-crease interaction, for Aluminium-Kapton thin-film laminates. Introduction of non-avoidable crease profile adds uniqueness for laminates under in-plane...