A family of foldable, portable structures is described which is based on the Yoshimura buckle pattern for axially compressed cylindrical shells. Triangular panels are joined to form a structure which has considerable shape flexibility but rigidity when erected. By suitable arrangement of panels, structures with large clear spans are possible.
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