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.