Scribd
Upload
354 views

Folded Plate Structure

Folded plate structures gain their stiffness from connecting flat plates together along their edges without needing internal beams. They can be made of various materials and take different geometric shapes. Examples of folded plate applications include roofs, floors, walls, and more. Advantages are lighter weight and lower costs, while disadvantages include complex formwork and accuracy needed. Real examples include chapels, terminals, theaters, and transit stations around the world.

Uploaded by

Sajedur Rahman Mishuk
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
354 views

Folded Plate Structure

Folded plate structures gain their stiffness from connecting flat plates together along their edges without needing internal beams. They can be made of various materials and take different geometric shapes. Examples of folded plate applications include roofs, floors, walls, and more. Advantages are lighter weight and lower costs, while disadvantages include complex formwork and accuracy needed. Real examples include chapels, terminals, theaters, and transit stations around the world.

Uploaded by

Sajedur Rahman Mishuk
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 18

Folded Plate

Structure
When Engineering Meets the Arts

Ehsanul Kabir
Lecturer
Dept. of Civil Engineering,
PCIU
Outline
Definition
Folding Systems in Nature
The Principle of Folding
The Basic concept of Folding
Structural Behavior of Folding
Types of Folded Structure
The Application of Folded Structures
Advantages and Disadvantages of Folded-
Plate Structure
Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Definition
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.

Engineer Eudene
Freyssinet performed the
first roof with the folded
structure in 1923 as an
aircraft hangar at Orly
Airport in Paris.
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 Seashell


Foldable Wings
The Principle of Folding
The structural characteristics of folding
structures depend on-

Pattern of Folding
Basic Geometrical Shape
Material
Connection of different
Folding Planes
Design of Bearings
The Basic concept of Folding

The concept of stiffness


generation
Structural Behavior of Folding
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.
Types of Folded Structure
Based on geometric shape folded
structures can be divided into:

Folded plate surfaces structures


Folded plate frames structures
Spatial folded plate structures
Types of Folded Structure
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
Mezzanine Miami Marine
ceiling called Stadium, Florida
"Kielsteg"

As Floor Structure
As Roof Structure

Securing The Church of Notre


Foundation Pit Dame de Royan,

With Larsen France


Planks
As Wall Structure

As Steel Sheet Piles


The Application of Folded Structures
Advantages and Disadvantages of Folded-Plate
Structure
Advantages:
Very light form of construction. To span 30 m shell
thickness required is 60 mm only.
The use of concrete as a building material reduces
both materials cost and a construction cost.
Longer span can be provided.
Flat shapes by choosing certain arched shapes.
Esthetically it looks good over other forms of
construction.
Disadvantages:
Shuttering is difficult.
Greater accuracy in formwork is
required.
Good labor and supervision necessary.
Rise of roof may be a disadvantage.
Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Structure

Air Force Academy Chapel, USA


Architect: Walter Netsch,
Length: 280 ft, Height: 150 ft,
Width: 84 ft,
Source: Year: 1962
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Academy_Cadet
Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Structure

Yokohama International Passenger


Terminal, Architect: Alejandro
Zaera-Polo & Farshid Moussavi
Floor Area: 34,732 m2,
Length: 430m, Height: 15m,
Width: 70m
Source: www.osanbashi.com/en/outline/features.html
Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Structure

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman


Novo Theatre,
Architect: Ali Imam,
Year: 2004,
Seating capacity: 275 people

Source: www.novotheatre.gov.bd
Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Structure
More In Bangladesh:

Bangladesh National Museum Kamalapur Rail Station


Some Real Life Examples of Folded Plate
Structure
More In Bangladesh:

Mohakhali Bus Terminal Mausoleum Of Three Leaders


Recommendation
Specially during disaster, many people become homeless. We can
use the concept of folded plate structure to make portable shelter
for the homeless people. Significant works on this project is
already in progress. It is very cheap and easily useable by anyone.
We just have to adopt it for our people.

ReCover Accordion Light Weight Emergency


And Last
The concept of Folded plate system is a wonderful gift
of nature to us. We should use this concept for more
innovative ways to improve our structures.

You might also like