Peter,
In the first instance, see my teaching support materials for natural fibres at http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/sme/MATS324/MATS324A9%20NFibre.htm
Kind regards,
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Dr John Summerscales CEng CEnv CSci
Associate Professor (Reader) in Composites Engineering
School of Marine Science and Engineering
Reynolds Building Room 008
Plymouth University - Plymouth PL4 8AA - England
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/jsummerscales
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From: Engineers and biologists mechanical design list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Prof Peter Gosling
Sent: 20 September 2011 13:45
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Subject: Examples of the benefits of biomimetic materials & structures
I am looking for examples (evidence) to support the claim that natural materials and structures have particularly attractive mechanical properties. In particular, I would like to put together a table of properties (normalised by density?), with comparisons to more conventional materials including modern composites.
I would welcome any data & details.
Many thanks, Peter Gosling.
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