Theory Of Structures

Assignment 3

Submitted To:-
Er. Govind Gehlot sir

Submitted By:-
Prajakta Sushil Vaidyaa
• What Are Folded Plates?

• Folded plates are assemblies of flat plates rigidly

connected together along their edges in such a way
that the structural system capable of carrying loads
without the need for additional supporting beams
along mutual edges.
• There are several benefits of folded plate
construction. They are simpler to manufacture than
other shells such as cylindrical shells, with relatively
simple formwork required, and usually use less
material.
• However, folded plates require more materials than
curved shells since there is normally more bending
involved.
• Folded plate structures have an intrinsic rigidity and
high load carrying capacity which makes them
economical over long spans that need to be free of
internal columns and other obstructions.
• Folding Systems In Nature
The principle of folding as a tool to develop a
general structural shape has been known for a
long time. Folded structure systems which are
analogous to several biological systems such as
found at broadleaf-tree leaves, petals and foldable
insect wings, are adopted to be employed in a new,
technical way. Leaf of Palm Tree Beetle Insect
With Foldable Wings Seashell

The palm tree Beetle Insect With The shell

leaf Foldable Wings

• The Principle Of Folding

The structural characteristics of folding structures

depend on:
• The pattern of the
folding.
• Their geometrical
basic shape.
• Its material.
• The connection of the different folding planes.
• The design of the bearings.
• Movable form work can be employed.
• Form work required is relatively simpler.
• Design involves simpler calculations.

The Concept Of Stiffness Generation

• Structural Behavior Of Folding

Structural Condition Of Folding Structures Load

Distribution process :
• At first, the external forces are transferred to the
shorter edge of one folding element.
• There, the reaction as an axial force is divided between
the adjacent elements.
• Then the forces transferred to the bearings.

Structural Condition Of Folding Structures

Materials

Classification of folded structures based on the material

they are made of:
• Folded structures made of reinforced concrete
• Metal folded structures
• Folded structures of wood
• Folded structures of glass
• Folded structures of plastic materials
• Folded constructions made in combination of different
materials