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Tunable drag drop via flow-induced snap-through in origami

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 November 2024

Rishabh Nain Open the ORCID record for Rishabh Nain [Opens in a new window] ,
Tom Marzin Open the ORCID record for Tom Marzin [Opens in a new window]  and
Sophie Ramananarivo Open the ORCID record for Sophie Ramananarivo [Opens in a new window]
Rishabh Nain
Affiliation:
Laboratoire d'Hydrodynamique (LadHyX), CNRS, École polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France
Tom Marzin
Affiliation:
Laboratoire d'Hydrodynamique (LadHyX), CNRS, École polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, NJ 08544, USA
Sophie Ramananarivo*
Affiliation:
Laboratoire d'Hydrodynamique (LadHyX), CNRS, École polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France
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†Email address for correspondence: [email protected]
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Abstract

We leverage the snap-through response of a bistable origami mechanism to induce a discontinuous evolution of drag with flow speed. The transition between equilibrium states is actuated passively by airflow, and we demonstrate that large shape reconfiguration over a small increment of flow velocity leads to a pronounced and sudden drop in drag. Moreover, we show that systematically varying the geometrical and mechanical properties of the origami unit enables the tuning of this drag discontinuity and the critical speed and loading at which it occurs. Experimental results are supported by a theoretical aeroelastic model, which further guides inverse design to identify the combination of structural origami parameters for targeted drag collapse. This approach sheds light on harnessing origami-inspired mechanisms for efficient passive drag control in a fluid environment, applicable for load alleviation or situations requiring swift transitions in aerodynamic performances.

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Flow Control: Drag reduction
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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 1000 , 10 December 2024 , A8
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