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FROM:
Albertus Sidharta Muljadinata and A. M. Subakti Darmawan (Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang, Indonesia),
“Redefining folded plate structure as a form-resistant structure”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 7, April 2016
ABSTRACT: Folded plate structures should be redefined as form-resistant structures in which the folded-plate action is a combination of transverse and longitudinal beam action [1] p.264. The early generation of folded plate structure is marked with true folded plate structures. As the number and the variety of building form increases, classification based on form took place and being developed. This leads to confusion and false interpretation of folded structures. The confusion is shown from building examples. Roofing with either steel or pre-stressed concrete trusses were classified as folded structures. Origami could lead to another confusion, because it could be applied either as a building structure or as a non-structural member, such as ceilings and awnings. Based on the case of Sydney Opera House, and on other misleading folded structure building examples, a conclusion to stop the usage of the term “folded structures” has been recommended. Another recommendation is to separate building form categories from building structure classification.
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