Category: Elasticity and Spring Mechanics
Functional Mechanics of the Elephant and Butterfly Proboscis
Trunk, proboscis, kinematics, cylinders, hydraulics, muscles, suction
Han Ru Liu, Letizia Marello, Liam Sterne, Kori Zhang
Mathematical Modeling of Marine Suction Cups
Suction cups, mathematical modelling, elasticity, geometry, biomimicry
Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison
Using Mathematical Principles to Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Form and Function of Hooves
Hooves, ungulates, Golden ratio, mathematical modelling, Kepler's triangle
Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu
Mechanical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, elasticity, material properties, structural organization, force distribution, anisotropy
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
A Mathematical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, evolution, computational analysis, asymmetry, helices, 3D modelling
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
Spines: The Multitudes and Multi-functionalities of their Mechanisms
Spines, quills, structural design, defense mechanisms, material properties, biomimicry
Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloïse Soderböm, Dan Voicu
An Advantageous Appendage: the Biomechanical Design of Tentacles and their Adaptation for the Aquatic Environment
Tentacles, cephalopods, limb mechanics, material properties, Tendrils, kinematics
Yousif Al Shajlawi, Henry Bain, Julianna Bede
Biomechanics of Marine Suction Cups and Applications to Artificial Suction Technology
Suction cups, anatomy, papillae, biomimicry, pressure differentiation
Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, and Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta
Fancy Footwork: A Morphological Study of the Role of the Hoof in Ungulate Locomotion in Habitats Around the World
Hooves, ungulates, anatomy, skeletal structure, structural functionality, adaptation
Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu
Mathematical Modeling of Aerodynamic Functions of Aquatic and Avian Tails
Mathematical Modeling, Aerodynamics, Tails, Fin, Stiffness, Resonance, Propulsion
Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone, Clementine Ruiz
The Diverse Mechanical Functions of Claws within Locomotion and Predator-Prey Relation
Claws, Predator-Prey, Locomotion, Climbing, Hardness, Perching
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
A Multi-Functional Armor: Carapaces’ Roles in Different Animals
Carapace, Mineralization, Turtle, Keratin/Collagen, Armadillo, Bettle, Biomimicry
Elisabeth Lawton, Emma Geoffroy, Osandi Hewage, Yitao Sun