Design and Nature IV : Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering

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ISBN: 9781845641207 | 1845641205
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 6/24/2008

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Biomimetics
Process sequences in biomimetic research	p. 3
A novel spray system inspired by the bombardier beetle	p. 13
Biomimetics on gecko locomotion	p. 23
The molecular mechanism underlying the liver mass optimization rule	p. 33
Biological insight into design against crime	p. 43
Bio-inspired solutions for technical problems: biomimetic cable entries and shock-absorbing pallets	p. 51
Biomimetics as problem-solving, creativity and innovation tool in a first year engineering design and communication course	p. 59
Shape and form in engineering and nature
Fail safe design with crack stoppers and warners	p. 71
A simple graphic way to reduce stress concentrations by growth	p. 79
Organizational features in leaves for application in shading systems for building envelopes	p. 87
Descartes, Plateau, and sea urchins	p. 97
Modelling the micro- and macro-structure efficiencies of a compliant petiole beam	p. 107
Encounters with the golden ratio in fluid dynamics	p. 119
The dynamical view of natural form	p. 129
Meaning of the 45[degree]-angle in mechanical design according to nature	p. 139
Application of "abstract formal patterns" for translating natural principles into the design of new deployable structures in architecture	p. 147
Morphing modes of mobility in natural and engineered systems	p. 157
Numerical study of blood fluid rheology in the abdominal aorta	p. 169
Axial variation of droplet distribution in a venturi scrubber	p. 179
Nature and architectural design
On nature, culture and sustainable design	p. 191
Eco-systematic restoration: a model community at Salton Sea	p. 201
Designing with nature in landscape architecture	p. 213
An evaluation of the design of room characteristics of a sample of healing gardens	p. 223
Sensitivity to site and the nature of materials - Southern African architectural design	p. 233
High performance masonry wall systems: principles derived from natural analogues	p. 243
Dynamics and evolution of urban patterns: the evidence of the Mobile Landscape project	p. 253
Natural materials and surfaces
Friction in nature	p. 263
Investigation of adhesion forces at the peritoneal surface	p. 273
From geotechnical and hydraulic researches to use of natural materials in mitigation works for river embankments: a case study	p. 281
Complexity
Dissipative structures in nature and human systems	p. 293
Natural evolution, human creativity and engineering design in the context of paradigms of modern physics	p. 301
The coherence of an engineered world	p. 311
Education
Design education oriented to nature	p. 329
Human buildings + education	p. 339
Author Index	p. 349
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