Following are Advantages and Disadvantages of Folded Plate Roofs over Shell Roofs
Advantages of Folded Plate Roofs over Shell Roofs are:
(a) Movable form work can be employed.
(b) Form work required is relatively simpler.
(c) Design involves simpler calculations.
Disadvantages of Folded Plate Roofs over Shell Roofs are:
(a) Folded plate consumes more material than shells.
(b) Form work may be removed after 7 days whereas in case of shells it can be little earlier.