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Flapping-wing Aerohydromechanics In Nature And Engineering

Author(s): K. D. Jones & M. F. Platzer

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A Graphic Way For Notch Shape Optimization

Author(s): C. Mattheck, J. Sörensen & K. Bethge

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An Inquiry Into The Morphology Of Ciliate Protozoa Using An Engineering Design Approach

Author(s): E. L. Benjamin, M. W. Collins & D. McL. Roberts

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The Optimized Shape Of A Leaf Petiole

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Sculpture House In Belgium By Jacques Gillet

Author(s): S. Van de Voorde, R. De Meyer, E. De Kooning, L. Taerwe & R. Van De Walle

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Analysis Of The ‘Cappadocian Cave House’ In Turkey As The Historical Aspect Of The Usage Of Nature As A Basis Of Design

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Build Trees

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Thermal Performance Of A Dome-covered House

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Biodegradable Building

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Self-healing Processes In Nature And Engineering: Self-repairing Biomimetic Membranes For Pneumatic Structures

Author(s): T. Speck, R. Luchsinger, S. Busch, M. Rüggeberg & O. Speck

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Functional Information And Entropy In Living Systems

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DOI: 10.2495/DN060111

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Biomimetics Of Spider Silk Spinning Process

Author(s): G. De Luca & A. D. Rey

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The Preparation Of Biomimetic Nano-Al2O3 Surface Modification Materials On Gray Cast Iron Surface

Author(s): Y. Liu, L. Q. Ren, Z. W. Han & S. R. Yu

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Biomimetics: Extending Nature’s Design Of Thin-wall Shells With Cellular Cores

Author(s): M. A. Dawson & L. J. Gibson

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DOI: 10.2495/DN060141

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Designing New Lubricant Additives Using Biomimetics

Author(s): A. Morina, T. Liskiewicz & A. Neville

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Preparation, Microstructure And Properties Of Biomimetic Nanocomposite Coating

Author(s): L. Q. Ren, Y. Liu, S. R. Yu, Z. W. Han & H. X. Hu

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Vision Assistant: A Human–computer Interface Based On Adaptive Eye-tracking

Author(s): V. Hardzeyeu, F. Klefenz & P. Schikowski

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Structural And Torsional Properties Of The Trachycarpus Fortunei Palm Petiole

Author(s): A. G. Windsor-Collins, M. A. Atherton, M. W. Collins & D. F. Cutler

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A Model For Adaptive Design

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Reinforcement Ropes Against Shear In Leaves

Author(s): C. Mattheck, A. Sauer & R. Kappel

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Experimental Investigation Of Moist-air Transport Through Natural Materials Porous Media

Author(s): I. Conte & X. Peng

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Simulation Of Perspiration In Sweating Fabric Manikin-Walter

Author(s): J. Fan

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State Of The Art Of Solid Freeform Fabrication For Soft And Hard Tissue Engineering

Author(s): P. J. S. Bártolo

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DOI: 10.2495/DN060231

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Using Murray’s Law To Design Artificial Vascular Microfluidic Networks

Author(s): R. W. Barber, K. Cieślicki & D. R. Emerson

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Biomimetic Robots For Robust Operation In Unstructured Environments

Author(s): G. S. Ravindrabhai

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DOI: 10.2495/DN060251

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Animal Analogies For Developing Design Thinking

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Development Of A Novel Flapping Mechanism With Adjustable Wing Kinematics For Micro Air Vehicles

Author(s): A. T. Conn, S. C. Burgess & R. A. Hyde

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Bionics Vs. Biomimicry: From Control Of Nature To Sustainable Participation In Nature

Author(s): D. C. Wahl

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Active And Adaptive Sustainable Environments For Children’s Outdoor Space

Author(s): M. Winkler & S. Macaulay

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The Creation Of An Eco-tourism Site: A Case Study Of Pulau Singa Besar

Author(s): A. Abdullah, A. M. Abdul Rahman, A. Bahauddin & B. Mohamed

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Development And Experience With A Technical Elective Course \“fluid Flows In Nature”

Author(s): J. A. Schetz

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New Educational Tools And Curriculum Enhancements For Motivating Engineering Students To Design And Realize Bio-inspired Products

Author(s): H. A. Bruck, A. L. Gershon, I. Golden, S. K. Gupta, L. S. Gyger Jr., E. B. Magrab & B. W.

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Design and Nature III


Transaction

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

Volume

87

Print ISBN

978-1-84564-166-5

Edited By

C.A. Brebbia, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK

Electronic ISSN

1743-3541

Published

2006

Pages

368