المجلة الدولية للعلوم والتقنية

The Finite Element Method is well known as the most powerful and practical method in the field of structural analysis. Finite Elements are formulated almost for all types of structures; one, two and three-dimensional. The method gives great feasibility in handling various boundaries and edge conditions. The recently developed Finite Strip Method as a combination of Finite Element and Raleigh-Ritz method; is proven in this study and others, to be an efficient method in the analysis of folded plates and shells of revolution. This study is concerned with numerical analysis of folded plates, and cylindrical shell roof structures. Problems are handled using both Finite Element Method ( FEM ) and Finite Strip Method ( FSM ). Convergence and comparative studies carried out for the handled problems.