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Design and Nature III: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering(No. 87 WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment)

Design and Nature III: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering(No. 87 WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment)


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Many leading discoveries have been prompted by parallels between nature and human design. Today, advances in scientific knowledge coupled with powerful computers and simulation models have made possible comprehensive studies of nature. This volume contains the papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Design and Nature. This conference acts as a forum for researchers from around the world working on a variety of studies involving nature and its significance to modern scientific thought and design. The Conference provides a channel of communication between all those working in this exciting new discipline, whether they are in academia, research institutions or industry. Notable topics include: Design in Nature; Shape and Form in Engineering and Nature; Nature and Architectural Design; Thermodynamics in Nature; Biomimetics; Natural Materials in Engineering; Mechanics in Nature; Bioengineering; Bionics; Solutions from Nature; Evolutionary Optimization; Complexity; Sustainability Studies.

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Shape and form in engineering and nature Flapping-wing aerohydromechanics in nature and engineering; A graphic way for notch shape optimization; An inquiry into the morphology of Ciliate Protozoa using an engineering design approach; The optimized shape of a leaf petiole Section 2: Nature and architectural design Sculpture house in Belgium by Jacques Gillet; Analysis of the 'Cappadocian cave house' in Turkey as the historical aspect of the usage of nature as a basis of design; Build trees; Thermal performance of a dome-covered house; Biodegradable building Section 3: Biomimetics Self-healing processes in nature and engineering: self-repairing biomimetic membranes for pneumatic structures; Functional information and entropy in living systems; Biomimetics of spider silk spinning process; The preparation of biomimetic nano-Al2O3 surface modification materials on gray cast iron surface; Biomimetics: extending nature's design of thin wall shells with cellular cores; Designing new lubricant additives using biomimetics; Preparation, microstructure and properties of biomimetic nanocomposite coating; Vision assistant: a human-computer interface based on adaptive eye-tracking Section 4: Natural materials engineering Structural and torsional properties of the Trachycarpus fortunei palm petiole; A model for adaptive design; Reinforcement ropes against shear in leaves; Experimental investigation of moist-air transport through natural materials porous media; Simulation of perspiration in sweating fabric manikin-Walter Section 5: Bioengineering State of the art of solid freeform fabrication for soft and hard tissue engineering; Using Murray's law to design artificial vascular microfluidic networks; Biomimetic robots for robust operation in unstructured environments Section 6: Solutions from nature Animal analogies for developing design thinking; Development of a novel flapping mechanism with adjustable wing kinematics for micro air vehicles Section 7: Sustainability studies Bionics vs. biomimicry: from control of nature to sustainable participation in nature; Active and adaptive sustainable environments for children's outdoor space; The creation of an eco-tourism site: a case study of Pulau Singa Besar Section 8: Education and training Development and experience with a technical elective course "fluid flows in nature"; New educational tools and curriculum enhancements for motivating engineering students to design and realize bio inspired products


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  • ISBN-13: 9781845642310
  • Publisher: WIT Press
  • Publisher Imprint: WIT Press
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: No. 87 WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
  • ISBN-10: 1845642317
  • Publisher Date: 15 May 2006
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 358
  • Sub Title: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering


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