Origami structures have the ability to be easily fabricated from planar forms enable the
deployment of large structures from small volumes and are potentially reconfigurable. These
characteristics have led to an increased interest in theoretical and computational origami
among engineers from across the world. In this book the principles of origami active
materials and solid mechanics are combined to present a full theory for origami structures.
The focus is on origami structures morphed via active material actuation and formed from sheets
of finite thickness. The detailed theoretical derivations and examples make this an ideal book
for engineers and advanced students who aim to use origami principles to develop new
applications in their field.
