Deployable structure

Expandable structure is a new type of spatial structure developed in the 1960s, which can be unfolded when in use and folded and retracted when not in use. The main characteristic of a deployable structure is that it has two stable configurations: a fully folded state and a fully unfolded working state. Due to its small volume and easy unfolding after folding, expandable structures are increasingly being valued and gradually applied in the aerospace field. With the development of new materials and the increasing demand for construction, deployable structures are gradually being developed in the field of architecture. The expandable structure retains the functionality of traditional structures while being able to withstand large geometric deformations. Due to its reusability, ease of transportation and storage, and short construction period, it has achieved significant development in the fields of temporary buildings, semi permanent buildings, and military occupied buildings.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.