nach oben

2019 | Buch

Kapitel lesen Erstes Kapitel lesen

Biomimetics of Motion

Nature-Inspired Parameters and Schemes for Kinetic Design

verfasst von: Dr. Sandra Persiani

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Über dieses Buch

This book provides readers with a timely guide to the application of biomimetic principles in architecture and engineering design, and describes various aspects of motion in living systems. Geometric, mechanical and rhythmic parameters are listed and illustrated using examples from flora and fauna, and contextualized within an integrated mapping of biomechanical combinations that have proved their success in the course of evolution. For designers, the schemes identify those aspects that have a high probability of being efficiently combined, paving the way for new solutions and offering a method of evolutionary problem solving. The book guides readers through the field of nature-inspired design, offering an extraordinary resource for professional architects, engineers and designers, as well as for researchers and students. Throughout the book, natural evolution is approached as a powerful resource that can enrich architecture and design by providing innovative, optimal and sustainable solutions.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Introduction

Abstract

Nature is a master of design, and has already solved many of the problems we are facing. However, how can we, as designers of man-made technology, identify which are the good solutions to mimic without becoming specialists? This work is an inspirational catalogue of kinetic features in nature aimed to assist engineers, architects, designers and artists to integrate motion in their work.

Sandra Persiani

Chapter 2. Evolution and Body Plans, as Nature Designs

Abstract

Nature optimizes and adapts by intervening on two different scales of design: optimization of the process and accumulation of single optimized solutions.

• Optimisation through process is achieved by Evolution;

• Optimisation through single solutions is achieved by producing a vast variety of combinations of characters.

These can be represented by identifying recurring patterns of solutions. This chapter aims to discuss adaptive design principles and to build up a systematic framework for the further deepening of patterns of solutions in the next chapters.

Sandra Persiani

Chapter 3. Geometry of Motion

Abstract

Motion strongly depends upon the geometrical features of the elements it is made of, therefore in nature there is coevolution of morphology, movement type and movement control exploiting the morphological features also in energetics and mechanics. The chapter introduces six main geometrical parameters in locomotion, with a number of subcategories.

Sandra Persiani

Chapter 4. Biomechanics of Motion

Abstract

The mechanics of motion in Nature are strongly connected to the body features selected, making the most out of the kinetic transmission potential of the structures—whether of an elastic or plastic nature. In parallel to the previous analysis of possible geometrical conformations, this chapter categorizes seven main topics, with the relative sub parameters, characterizing the transformation and the efficient transmission of kinetic energy in living organisms.

Sandra Persiani

Chapter 5. Rhythmics of Motion

Abstract

In locomotion, the pattern and timing of the movement of limbs and core identifies different gaits, which are medium-, geometry- and outcome-specific. Different movement patterns arise to answer to changing conditions, by adapting speed, rhythm and effort during the duration of the action, modifying and balancing energy use and need of action. This chapter presents three main concepts defining variations in locomotion and five categories of locomotion, with the relative variations of gait.

Sandra Persiani

Chapter 6. Case Studies

Abstract

The following part aims to deepen some of the aspects discussed in the previous chapters by analyzing fifteen systems in nature and their specific characters of motion. These case studies combine the previously discussed parameters with smart design, and have been chosen from three main categories of systems with rising complexity in the control of the movements: plants, invertebrates and vertebrates.

Sandra Persiani

Titel: Biomimetics of Motion
verfasst von: Dr. Sandra Persiani
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-93079-4
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-93078-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93079-4

Premium Partner

Marktübersichten

Die im Laufe eines Jahres in der „adhäsion“ veröffentlichten Marktübersichten helfen Anwendern verschiedenster Branchen, sich einen gezielten Überblick über Lieferantenangebote zu verschaffen.

Zur Marktübersicht