Learning from nature lightweight constructions using the technical plant stem

MILWICH, Institute for Textile Technology and Process Engineering Benkendorf (ITV), Germany and T. SPECK, Universitat Freiburg, Germany [Pg.290]

Key words technical plant stem, technical textiles, biomimetic, natural role model. [Pg.290]

Several bridges have been built and are in service using fiber composite materials for load cables and bridge decks, having the advantages of being [Pg.290]

2 Using biomimetics to enhance the lightweight potential of composites [Pg.291]

Fiber reinforced composites are a classic example of biomimetic translation of nature s wisdom into technology. Many principles of composites have [Pg.291]

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