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Folded Plate Structures Final
Folded Plate Structures Final
Tempodrom, Berlin
Sea shells Huge Leaves Origami Lamps Window blinds Hand fans
Basics of FOLDING
• Material
Linear Additions
Folded Plate Domes Continuous
Pyramidal
Polyhedral
Three Hinged
Radial Additions
Combination
Combination
of additions Barrel - Cylindrical
TYPOLOGY
Shape of folded structure affects the transmission of load and direction of relying of folded structures.
Based on these parameters we can differentiate the folded structures under:
1. Linear Folded Plate Structure 2. Radial Folded Plate Structure 3. Spatial Folded Plate Structure
1. Inclined Plates
2. Edge Plates used to stiffen the wide plates
3. Stiffeners to carry the load to the supporters and to hold plates in position
4. Columns to support the structure
TYPOLOGY: TAPERED FOLDED PLATE
AS ROOF STRUCTURES : The largest number of examples of folded structures are roof structures. The need for acquiring the larger
range and more cost effective structure led to the emergence of this type of structure. The development of spatial structures led
to the exceptional formal solutions which directly influenced the aesthetics and visual identity of the building.
• These metal sheets can also be used for flooring As the folded structure inside the
plates provides the Strength
AS WALL STRUCTURES :Walls can be designed and carried out as
folded structures, since by folding we get a solid construction that
can accept large vertical and horizontal impacts, which enables
exceptional height of the wall fabric. This type of folded structures,
due to their geometry, provides an economical solution and the
rational use of material when compared to the height of the building.
Walls made as folded structures can be materialized in reinforced
concrete
Folded structures of wood : Folded structures made of wood are easy to transport, handle and assembly. This type of prefabricated
folds on the basis of the primary supporting structure of a fold segment can be divided into: panel and truss.
Panel folded constructions of wood :
Folded constructions of wood are usually formed as a panel
Folded construction of wooden trusses :
Elements of folded structure could be formed of wooden trusses. By combining the trusses we can get different forms of folded
structures. Connection of trusses is done on site
OTHER MATERIALS : Other than these many different materials can be used for folded slabs like
glass, plastic and combination of different materials . And all these will have different pros and
cons and their strengths will vary
A D V A N T A G E S A N D D I S A D V A N T A G E S OF FOLDED-PLATE STRUCTURE
Advantages:
-Very light form of construction. To span 30 m shell thickness required is 60mm only
-The use of concrete as a building material reduces both materials cost and construction
cost.
-Longer span can be provided.
-Flat shapes by choosing certain arched shapes.
-Aesthetically it looks good over other forms of construction
Disadvantages:
-Shuttering is difficult.
-Greater accuracy in formwork is required.
-Good labour and supervision necessary
-Rise of roof may be a disadvantage.
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