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	The challenges in design and construction of complex buildings and structures may be met by the use of folded structures due to their stability, high load-carrying capacity and aesthetic characteristics. Folded structures can also provide spaces that are adaptive and responsive to user needs.		The challenges in design and construction of complex buildings and structures may be met by the use of folded structures due to their stability, high load-carrying capacity and aesthetic characteristics. Folded structures can also provide spaces that are adaptive and responsive to user needs.

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	* Barrel vault.		* Barrel vault.
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	* Shell roof.		* Shell roof.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A folded structure comprises folded forms. Folded structures can achieve greater ~~height~~ and rigidity and can have lower net weight. The strength and stiffness of folded construction derives from the configuration, thickness and dimensions of the elements that form it. Folded structures emerged as a counterbalance to heavy frame structures, with considerably greater net weights and ~~which may not be~~ cost-~~effective~~ over certain spans	+	A folded structure is simply a structure that comprises one or more 'folded' forms. Folded structures can achieve greater spans and rigidity and can have lower net weight than some more conventional forms of structure. The strength and stiffness of folded construction derives from the configuration, thickness and dimensions of the elements that form it. Folded structures emerged as a counterbalance to heavy frame structures, with considerably greater net weights and lower cost-effectiveness over certain spans.

−	The strength of flat panels depends on the thickness and quality of their material components. Folded structures differ ~~from each other~~ in material, geometric form, the base on which they rest, the load-path system, method of forming stiffness, function and position in the building.	+	The strength of flat panels depends on the thickness and quality of their material components. Folded structures differ in material, geometric form, the base on which they rest, the load-path system, method of forming stiffness, function and position in the building.
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−	Folded structures can have different forms because straight elements can be manipulated to form various shapes, such as rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular forms. Combining these shapes allows the creation of different architectural forms.	+

	= Categories of folded structure =		= Categories of folded structure =

−	~~Basing~~ on geometric shape, folded structures can be divided into:	+	Based on geometric shape, folded structures can be divided into:
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−	* Folded-plate surfaces	+
−	* Folded-plate frames	+
−	* Spatial folded-plate structures	+

−	~~=== Load transmission ===~~	+	* Folded-plate surfaces.
		+	* Folded-plate frames.
		+	* Spatial folded-plate structures.

−	The system of load transformation in folded structures depends on shape and the load direction. There are three basic types of load transmission systems	+	The system of load transformation in folded structures depends on shape and the load direction. There are three basic types of load transmission systems:

−	* Linear folded-plate structure systems	+	* Linear folded-plate structure systems.
−	* Radial folded-plate structure systems	+	* Radial folded-plate structure systems.
−	* Spatial folded-plate structure systems	+	* Spatial folded-plate structure systems.

	= On-site vs. prefabricated folded structures =		= On-site vs. prefabricated folded structures =

−	Usually, on-site built folded construction is for large structures where it would not be feasible for the elements to be transported to and installed at the site, whereas prefabricated elements are produced in a ~~workable~~ size, manufactured in a factory, transported, and installed at the site~~. Prefabs can be strong and may offer high performance compared to other forms of construction~~.	+	Usually, on-site built folded construction is used for large structures where it would not be feasible for the elements to be transported to and installed at the site, whereas prefabricated elements are typically produced in a smaller, more manageable size, manufactured in a factory, then transported, and installed at the site.

	= Uses of folded structures =		= Uses of folded structures =

−	Folded structures find application in architectural and engineering structures. In engineering, folded structures can be used for bridge construction and retaining walls. Also, individual elements can be designed according to the principles of folded structures; this helps to achieve greater stiffness at low cost and with easier constructability.	+	Folded structures find application in architectural and engineering structures.

−	~~Floors constructed as~~ folded ~~forms~~ can ~~span longer lengths compared to common solid floor~~ construction. ~~And they~~ can be ~~constructed using common materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet~~ and ~~wood~~.	+	In engineering, folded structures can be used for bridge construction and retaining walls. Also, individual elements can be designed according to the principles of folded structures; this helps to achieve greater stiffness at low cost and with easier constructability.

−	Trofdek folded mezzanine ceiling construction is a folded timber structure of trapezoidal elements (veneer plywood) and horizontal solid timber parts.	+	Floors and roofs constructed as folded forms can span longer lengths compared to common solid floor construction. And they can be constructed using common materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet and wood. Trofdek folded mezzanine ceiling construction is a folded timber structure of trapezoidal elements (veneer plywood) and horizontal solid timber parts.

−	Folded structures find ~~much~~ application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to their stability and deformation characteristics, particularly where the span is very large and high loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either 'V' or trapezoidal shapes.	+	Folded structures find application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to their stability and deformation characteristics, particularly where the span is very large and high loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either 'V' or trapezoidal shapes.

−	Folded walls offer a solid construction that can carry high vertical and horizontal impact loads. The geometry of folded walls provides economical construction and efficiency in material usage for large~~-size~~ buildings.	+	Folded walls offer a solid construction that can carry high vertical and horizontal impact loads. The geometry of folded walls provides economical construction and efficiency in material usage for large buildings.

	= Conclusion =		= Conclusion =

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	Floors constructed as folded forms can span longer lengths compared to common solid floor construction. And they can be constructed using common materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet and wood.		Floors constructed as folded forms can span longer lengths compared to common solid floor construction. And they can be constructed using common materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet and wood.

−	Trofdek folded mezzanine ceiling construction is a folded timber structure of trapezoidal elements (veneer plywood) and ~~thorizontal~~ solid timber parts.	+	Trofdek folded mezzanine ceiling construction is a folded timber structure of trapezoidal elements (veneer plywood) and horizontal solid timber parts.

	Folded structures find much application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to their stability and deformation characteristics, particularly where the span is very large and high loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either 'V' or trapezoidal shapes.		Folded structures find much application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to their stability and deformation characteristics, particularly where the span is very large and high loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either 'V' or trapezoidal shapes.

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−	Introduction	+	= Introduction =

−	~~The~~ folded structure ~~is a structure made in a~~ folded ~~form of construction, including structures derived from elements that form a folded structure by their mutual relationship in space~~. Folded structures ~~help to~~ achieve ~~more constructive~~ height~~, greater~~ rigidity and ~~reduce the~~ net weight ~~of the structural element~~. The strength and stiffness of folded construction ~~are attributed by~~ the ~~proper design of the structure and~~ thickness and ~~dimension~~ of the elements that form it up. Folded structures emerged as a counterbalance to heavy frame structures, ~~in which the~~ net ~~weight is very great~~ and ~~that are~~ cost-effective ~~only for a range up to 25m.~~	+	A folded structure comprises folded forms. Folded structures can achieve greater height and rigidity and can have lower net weight. The strength and stiffness of folded construction derives from the configuration, thickness and dimensions of the elements that form it. Folded structures emerged as a counterbalance to heavy frame structures, with considerably greater net weights and which may not be cost-effective over certain spans

−	The strength of flat ~~panel~~ depends on ~~its~~ thickness and quality of their material ~~from which it is made~~. ~~The folded structure differs~~ from each other in geometric form, the ~~form of a~~ base ~~over~~ which they rest, the load path system, method of forming stiffness, function and position in the building~~, and the material~~.	+	The strength of flat panels depends on the thickness and quality of their material components. Folded structures differ from each other in material, geometric form, the base on which they rest, the load-path system, method of forming stiffness, function and position in the building.

−	~~Different forms can be made in folded~~ structures ~~this is~~ because straight elements can be manipulated to form various shapes ~~like~~ rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular. ~~By combining~~ these shapes ~~we get~~ different architectural forms.	+	Folded structures can have different forms because straight elements can be manipulated to form various shapes, such as rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular forms. Combining these shapes allows the creation of different architectural forms.

−	Categories of ~~the~~ folded ~~structures~~	+	= Categories of folded structure =

−	Basing on geometric shape folded structures ~~are~~ divided into:	+	Basing on geometric shape, folded structures can be divided into:

−	* Folded plate surfaces	+	* Folded-plate surfaces
−	* Folded plate frames	+	* Folded-plate frames
−	* Spatial folded plate structures	+	* Spatial folded-plate structures

−	~~Folded plate surfaces~~	+	=== Load transmission ===

−	~~Are~~ structures ~~along which the plane of the structure of the highest~~ and ~~lowest points of~~ the ~~elements of the folded structure forms two parallel planes~~. ~~It can be formed by linear additions, a combination~~ of ~~additions and radial additions.~~	+	The system of load transformation in folded structures depends on shape and the load direction. There are three basic types of load transmission systems

−	~~Folded~~ plate ~~frames or Folded~~ plate ~~dome.~~	+	* Linear folded-plate structure systems
		+	* Radial folded-plate structure systems
		+	* Spatial folded-plate structure systems

−	~~Also called frame~~ folded structures are the ones in which elements of segments of folds make a frame spatial form of a folded structure. It is made up of mutually combining two or more folds in the plane. They are divided into continuous folded plate frames, two hinged, tree hinged and folded plate barrel cylindrical folded structure.	+	= On-site vs. prefabricated folded structures =

−	~~Spatial~~ folded ~~plate~~ structures.	+	Usually, on-site built folded construction is for large structures where it would not be feasible for the elements to be transported to and installed at the site, whereas prefabricated elements are produced in a workable size, manufactured in a factory, transported, and installed at the site. Prefabs can be strong and may offer high performance compared to other forms of construction.

−	~~It is the one that is made by combining the two elements~~ of a folded ~~formed structure it includes pyramidal folded plate structure, polyhedral folded plate structure and the combination of the two.~~	+	= Uses of folded structures =

−	~~Load transmission~~	+	Folded structures find application in architectural and engineering structures. In engineering, folded structures can be used for bridge construction and retaining walls. Also, individual elements can be designed according to the principles of folded structures; this helps to achieve greater stiffness at low cost and with easier constructability.

−	~~The system of load transformation in the~~ folded ~~structure depends on its shape~~ and ~~the direction on which it lies~~. ~~There are three basic types of load transmission systems~~	+	Floors constructed as folded forms can span longer lengths compared to common solid floor construction. And they can be constructed using common materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet and wood.

−	* Linear folded ~~plate structure system~~	+	Trofdek folded mezzanine ceiling construction is a folded timber structure of trapezoidal elements (veneer plywood) and thorizontal solid timber parts.
−	* Radial folded plate structure system	+
−	* Spatial folded ~~plate~~ structure ~~system~~	+

−	~~On-site Vs. Prefabricated folded~~ structures	+	Folded structures find much application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to their stability and deformation characteristics, particularly where the span is very large and high loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either 'V' or trapezoidal shapes.

−	~~Usually, the on-site~~ folded construction is for ~~the~~ large ~~structures that it won't be feasible for the elements to be transported and installed at the site, whereas prefabricate elements are produced in a workable~~ size~~, cast at the shop, transported, and installed at the site. Prefabs are always strong and they yield high performance as compared to their counterparts~~.	+	Folded walls offer a solid construction that can carry high vertical and horizontal impact loads. The geometry of folded walls provides economical construction and efficiency in material usage for large-size buildings.

−	~~The application of the folded structures~~	+	= Conclusion =

−	~~Folded structures find their application~~ in ~~architectural~~ buildings and ~~in engineering~~ structures~~. Basing on its position in the architectural building~~ the folded structures can ~~be divided found in roof, floor,~~ and ~~wall~~.	+	The challenges in design and construction of complex buildings and structures may be met by the use of folded structures due to their stability, high load-carrying capacity and aesthetic characteristics. Folded structures can also provide spaces that are adaptive and responsive to user needs.

−	In engineering structures, folded structures can be used in bridge construction and in the construction of retaining walls. Also, individual elements can be designed and built with the principles of folded structures; this helps to achieve greater stiffness at low cost and with easier constructability.	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~Floors constructed in folded form suspend a greater~~ span ~~as compared to common solid floors~~. ~~And it can be constructed using normal materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet, and wood~~.	+	* Barrel vault.
		+	* Cantilever.
		+	* Conoid shell.
		+	* Long span roof.
		+	* Pendentive dome.
		+	* Portal frame.
		+	* Purlins.
		+	* Shell roof.

−	~~Folded mezzanine ceiling structure (Trofdek) made of wooden folded structure of trapezoidal crease elements (Veneer plywood), and the horizontal parts of solid wood.~~	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Design]]
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−	Folded structures find much application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to its stability and deformation characteristics. Particularly where the bridge span very large and large amount of loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either V or trapezoidal shapes.	+
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−	Folded walls offer solid construction that carries large vertical and horizontal impact loads and enable the erection of the highly raised wall fabric. The geometry of folded walls provides economical construction and efficiency in the material used for large size buildings.	+
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−	~~Conclusion~~	+
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−	The challenges in design and construction of complex buildings and structures can easily be solved by the use of folded structures due to its stability, high load carrying capacity and aesthetical values. The folded structure can offer spaces that are adaptive and responsive to users.	+
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Introduction

The folded structure is a structure made in a folded form of construction, including structures derived from elements that form a folded structure by their mutual relationship in space. Folded structures help to achieve more constructive height, greater rigidity and reduce the net weight of the structural element. The strength and stiffness of folded construction are attributed by the proper design of the structure and thickness and dimension of the elements that form it up. Folded structures emerged as a counterbalance to heavy frame structures, in which the net weight is very great and that are cost-effective only for a range up to 25m.

The strength of flat panel depends on its thickness and quality of their material from which it is made. The folded structure differs from each other in geometric form, the form of a base over which they rest, the load path system, method of forming stiffness, function and position in the building, and the material.

Different forms can be made in folded structures this is because straight elements can be manipulated to form various shapes like rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular. By combining these shapes we get different architectural forms.

Categories of the folded structures

Basing on geometric shape folded structures are divided into:

* Folded plate surfaces
* Folded plate frames
* Spatial folded plate structures

Folded plate surfaces

Are structures along which the plane of the structure of the highest and lowest points of the elements of the folded structure forms two parallel planes. It can be formed by linear additions, a combination of additions and radial additions.

Folded plate frames or Folded plate dome.

Also called frame folded structures are the ones in which elements of segments of folds make a frame spatial form of a folded structure. It is made up of mutually combining two or more folds in the plane. They are divided into continuous folded plate frames, two hinged, tree hinged and folded plate barrel cylindrical folded structure.

Spatial folded plate structures.

It is the one that is made by combining the two elements of a folded formed structure it includes pyramidal folded plate structure, polyhedral folded plate structure and the combination of the two.

Load transmission

The system of load transformation in the folded structure depends on its shape and the direction on which it lies. There are three basic types of load transmission systems

* Linear folded plate structure system
* Radial folded plate structure system
* Spatial folded plate structure system

On-site Vs. Prefabricated folded structures

Usually, the on-site folded construction is for the large structures that it won't be feasible for the elements to be transported and installed at the site, whereas prefabricate elements are produced in a workable size, cast at the shop, transported, and installed at the site. Prefabs are always strong and they yield high performance as compared to their counterparts.

The application of the folded structures

Folded structures find their application in architectural buildings and in engineering structures. Basing on its position in the architectural building the folded structures can be divided found in roof, floor, and wall.

In engineering structures, folded structures can be used in bridge construction and in the construction of retaining walls. Also, individual elements can be designed and built with the principles of folded structures; this helps to achieve greater stiffness at low cost and with easier constructability.

Floors constructed in folded form suspend a greater span as compared to common solid floors. And it can be constructed using normal materials such as reinforced concrete, steel sheet, and wood.

Folded mezzanine ceiling structure (Trofdek) made of wooden folded structure of trapezoidal crease elements (Veneer plywood), and the horizontal parts of solid wood.

Folded structures find much application in the design and construction of bridge structures due to its stability and deformation characteristics. Particularly where the bridge span very large and large amount of loads are transferred to the supports. Folded bridge decks are formed with either V or trapezoidal shapes.

Folded walls offer solid construction that carries large vertical and horizontal impact loads and enable the erection of the highly raised wall fabric. The geometry of folded walls provides economical construction and efficiency in the material used for large size buildings.

Conclusion

The challenges in design and construction of complex buildings and structures can easily be solved by the use of folded structures due to its stability, high load carrying capacity and aesthetical values. The folded structure can offer spaces that are adaptive and responsive to users.

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