Plants as concept generators for biomimetic light-weight structures with variable stiffness and self-repair mechanisms

Plants as concept generators for biomimetic light-weight structures with variable stiffness and self-repair mechanisms

Thomas Speck^1,2, Tom Masselter ², Bettina Prüm², Olga Speck¹, Rolf Luchsinger ¹, Siegfried Fink ⁴

1. Kompetenznetz Biomimetik der Universität Freiburg, Schänzlestr.1, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany.
2. Botanischer Garten der Universität Freiburg, Schänzlestr.1, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany.
3. Prospective concepts ag. Flughofstr.41, CH-8152 Glattbrugg, Switzerland.
4. Insititut für Forstbotanik und Baumphysiologie der Universität Freiburg, Schänzlestr.1, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany.

Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2004-12-30 Published:1900-01-01
Contact: Thomas Speck

Abstract

Abstract: Plants possess many structural and functional properties that have a high potential to serve as concept generators for the production of biomimetic technical materials and structures. We present data on two features of plants (variable stiffness due to pressure changes in cellular structures and rapid self-repair functions) that may be used as models for biomimetic projects.

Key words: biomimetics, bionics, self-repair, pneumatic structures, Tensairity, Aristolochia

Thomas Speck^1,2, Tom Masselter ², Bettina Prüm², Olga Speck¹, Rolf Luchsinger ¹, Siegfried Fink ⁴. Plants as concept generators for biomimetic light-weight structures with variable stiffness and self-repair mechanisms[J].J4, 2004, 1(4): 199-205.

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