Question

The line of maximum curvaature in a fold is known as....?

Answer 1

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The line of maximum curvature in a fold is known as the hinge .

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Answer 2

The line of the maximum curvature fold is known as a Folded Hinge.

What is a Hinge and What is its point in the fold?

• A Hinge or Folded Hinge is the exact line that joins the surface of the maximum curvature of a folded surface.
• Hinge Points are present in all folds and the maximum curvature point in a curved surface is called Hinge Line.
• A hinge line can be a curved or a straight one.
• When a hinge line appears on a straight line then it is called a Fold Axis and these folds which are found in the straight lines are cylindrical.