RETRACTABLE MECHANISM OF FOLDABLE BAR STRUCTURE

Studying and evaluating retractable mechanism of foldable bar structure is the main
focus in this project. This study has been narrowed down to studying theory of
foldable bar structure using scissor hinge system. Scissor hinge system is a system
which consists of rigid, flat plates, connected by joints, allows relative rotation about
one axis. Perhaps, this system could solve the mystery towards convertible structures
in Malaysia to suit Malaysia's wet and humid weather. Of course, engineering
behaviours and other alternative application/structure would be the main tasks for this
project and that will be explained further later in this paper. The main scope of study
is study the system and evaluate. The methods of this study are firstly, to collect and
read as many reading materials related to retractable structures as possible. Some
methods have been modified to suit the progress of this project. This can be found
later in methodology chapter. Afterwards, finding the alternative application to use
the retractable mechanism onto other structure would be investigated. However, the
scope of study may or may not extend to other deliverables, depending on time of
progress. On chapter two (2) would tell the basic findings and general concept of the
study. Some detail information on Hoberman's Angulated Element also being stated
and discussed in this paper.