Tuo Zhao

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Tuo

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Zhao

Zhao, Tuo. 2014. “An Implementation of the Ground Structure Method Considering Buckling and Nodal Instabilities”. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UIUC. UIUC. Link to Dissertation: An implementation of the ground structure method considering buckling and nodal instabilities.

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Zhao, Tuo. 2021. “Nonlinear Topology Optimization: Theory and Applications”. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Institute of Technology. Link to Dissertation: Nonlinear Topology Optimization: Theory and Applications.

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Bershadsky, David Claude, Tuo Zhao, Glaucio H Paulino, and Emily C Davidson. (2026) 2026. “Digital Actuation Control of Soft Robotic Origami With Self-Folding Liquid Crystal Elastomer Hinges”. Advanced Functional Materials, e25150.

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Zang, Shixi, Tuo Zhao, Diego Misseroni, and Glaucio H Paulino. (2025) 2025. “Origami Frustration and Its Influence on Energy Landscapes of Origami Assemblies”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 122. National Academy of Sciences: e2426790122. Link to journal: Origami frustration and its influence on energy landscapes of origami assemblies.

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Zhao, Tuo, Eduardo N Lages, Adeildo S Ramos Jr, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2020. “Topology Optimization Considering the Drucker–Prager Criterion With a Surrogate Nonlinear Elastic Constitutive Model”. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 62. Springer: 3205–3227.

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Manos, Konstantinos, Yifan Rao, Tuo Zhao, Kevin Liu, Daniel Zhou, Calvin Nguyen, Eric Chen, Glaucio H Paulino, and Minjie Chen. 2025. “Wireless Actuation of Magnetic Robots With a Modular 60 MT 3-D Helmholtz Coil System”. In 2025 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 1274–1278.

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Zhao, Tuo, Adeildo S Ramos Jr, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2019. “Material Nonlinear Topology Optimization Considering the Von Mises Criterion through an Asymptotic Approach: Max Strain Energy and Max Load Factor Formulations”. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 118. Wiley Online Library: 804–828.

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Zhao, Tuo, Xiangxin Dang, Konstantinos Manos, Shixi Zang, Jyotirmoy Mandal, Minjie Chen, and Glaucio H Paulino. (2025) 2025. “Modular Chiral Origami Metamaterials”. Nature 640. Nature Publishing Group UK London: 931–940. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08851-0: Modular chiral origami metamaterials.

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Shao, Yi, Tuo Zhao, Jiayu Yan, Claudia P Ostertag, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2025. “Improving the Ductility of Concrete Beams Reinforced With Topologically Optimized Steel”. Journal of Structural Engineering 151. American Society of Civil Engineers: 04025018.

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Zang, Shixi, Diego Misseroni, Tuo Zhao, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2024. “Kresling Origami Mechanics Explained: Experiments and Theory”. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 188. Elsevier: 105630.

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Wu, Shuang, Tuo Zhao, Yong Zhu, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2024. “Modular Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Soft Origami Robots With Reprogrammable Electrothermal Actuation”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 121. National Academy of Sciences: e2322625121.

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Zhao, Tuo, Ammar A Alshannaq, David W Scott, and Glaucio H Paulino. 2023. “Strut-and-Tie Models Using Multi-Material and Multi-Volume Topology Optimization: Load Path Approach.”. ACI Structural Journal.

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