Paper tubes make stiff origami structures

Monday, September 7, 2015 - 20:30 in Physics & Chemistry

From shipping and construction to outer space, origami could put a folded twist on structural engineering. Researchers have developed a new 'zippered tube' configuration that makes paper structures that are stiff enough to hold weight yet can fold flat for easy shipping and storage.

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