Bio-inspired hierarchical designs for stiff, strong interfaces between materials of differing stiffness
(2018)
Journal Article
Rayneau-Kirkhope, D., Mao, Y., & Rauch, C. (2018). Bio-inspired hierarchical designs for stiff, strong interfaces between materials of differing stiffness. Physical Review Applied, 10(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.10.034016
Throughout biology, geometric hierarchy is a recurrent theme in structures where strength is achieved with efficient material usage. Acting over vast timescales, evolution has brought about beautiful solutions to problems of mechanics that are only n... Read More about Bio-inspired hierarchical designs for stiff, strong interfaces between materials of differing stiffness.