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Natural Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces

Author : Stephen Childress
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461439973
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Natural Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces written by Stephen Childress and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume developed from a Workshop on Natural Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces: Swimming, Flying, and Sliding which was held at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) at the University of Minnesota, from June 1-5, 2010. The subject matter ranged widely from observational data to theoretical mechanics, and reflected the broad scope of the workshop. In both the prepared presentations and in the informal discussions, the workshop engaged exchanges across disciplines and invited a lively interaction between modelers and observers. The articles in this volume were invited and fully refereed. They provide a representative if necessarily incomplete account of the field of natural locomotion during a period of rapid growth and expansion. The papers presented at the workshop, and the contributions to the present volume, can be roughly divided into those pertaining to swimming on the scale of marine organisms, swimming of microorganisms at low Reynolds numbers, animal flight, and sliding and other related examples of locomotion.

Biological Fluid Dynamics: Modeling, Computations, and Applications

Author : Anita T. Layton
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821898507
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (218 download)

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Book Synopsis Biological Fluid Dynamics: Modeling, Computations, and Applications by : Anita T. Layton

Download or read book Biological Fluid Dynamics: Modeling, Computations, and Applications written by Anita T. Layton and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the Proceedings of the AMS Special Session on Biological Fluid Dynamics: Modeling, Computation, and Applications, held on October 13, 2012, at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the development and application of advanced computational techniques for simulating fluid motion driven by immersed flexible structures. That interest is motivated, in large part, by the multitude of applications in physiology and biology. In some biological systems, fluid motion is driven by active biological tissues, which are typically constructed of fibers that are surrounded by fluid. Not only do the fibers hold the tissues together, they also transmit forces that ultimately result in fluid motion. In other examples, the fluid may flow through conduits such as blood vessels or airways that are flexible or active. That is, those conduits may react to and affect the fluid dynamics. This volume responds to the widespread interest among mathematicians, biologists, and engineers in fluid-structure interactions problems. Included are expository and review articles in biological fluid dynamics. Applications that are considered include ciliary motion, upside-down jellyfish, biological feedback in the kidney, peristalsis and dynamic suction pumping, and platelet cohesion and adhesion.

The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics

Author : Nicholas J. Higham
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400874475
Total Pages : 1016 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics written by Nicholas J. Higham and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most authoritative and accessible single-volume reference book on applied mathematics. Featuring numerous entries by leading experts and organized thematically, it introduces readers to applied mathematics and its uses; explains key concepts; describes important equations, laws, and functions; looks at exciting areas of research; covers modeling and simulation; explores areas of application; and more. Modeled on the popular Princeton Companion to Mathematics, this volume is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in other disciplines seeking a user-friendly reference book on applied mathematics. Features nearly 200 entries organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors Presents the major ideas and branches of applied mathematics in a clear and accessible way Explains important mathematical concepts, methods, equations, and applications Introduces the language of applied mathematics and the goals of applied mathematical research Gives a wide range of examples of mathematical modeling Covers continuum mechanics, dynamical systems, numerical analysis, discrete and combinatorial mathematics, mathematical physics, and much more Explores the connections between applied mathematics and other disciplines Includes suggestions for further reading, cross-references, and a comprehensive index

Animal Locomotion

Author : Graham Taylor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642116337
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)

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Download or read book Animal Locomotion written by Graham Taylor and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-20 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The physical principles of swimming and flying in animals are intriguingly different from those of ships and airplanes. The study of animal locomotion therefore holds a special place not only at the frontiers of pure fluid dynamics research, but also in the applied field of biomimetics, which aims to emulate salient aspects of the performance and function of living organisms. For example, fluid dynamic loads are so significant for swimming fish that they are expected to have developed efficient flow control procedures through the evolutionary process of adaptation by natural selection, which might in turn be applied to the design of robotic swimmers. And yet, sharply contrasting views as to the energetic efficiency of oscillatory propulsion – especially for marine animals – demand a careful assessment of the forces and energy expended at realistic Reynolds numbers. For this and many other research questions, an experimental approach is often the most appropriate methodology. This holds as much for flying animals as it does for swimming ones, and similar experimental challenges apply – studying tethered as opposed to free locomotion, or studying the flow around robotic models as opposed to real animals. This book provides a wide-ranging snapshot of the state-of-the-art in experimental research on the physics of swimming and flying animals. The resulting picture reflects not only upon the questions that are of interest in current pure and applied research, but also upon the experimental techniques that are available to answer them.

Biomimetics

Author : Amitava Mukherjee
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9533070250
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Biomimetics written by Amitava Mukherjee and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature’s evolution has led to the introduction of highly efficient biological mechanisms. Imitating these mechanisms offers an enormous potential for the improvement of our day to day life. Ideally, by bio-inspiration we can get a better view of nature’s capability while studying its models and adapting it for our benefit. This book takes us into the interesting world of biomimetics and describes various arenas where the technology is applied. The 25 chapters covered in this book disclose recent advances and new ideas in promoting the mechanism and applications of biomimetics.

Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Author : Russell J. Crawford
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128013311
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Superhydrophobic Surfaces written by Russell J. Crawford and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superhydrophobic Surfaces analyzes the fundamental concepts of superhydrophobicity and gives insight into the design of superhydrophobic surfaces. The book serves as a reference for the manufacturing of materials with superior water-repellency, self-cleaning, anti-icing and corrosion resistance. It thoroughly discusses many types of hydrophobic surfaces such as natural superhydrophobic surfaces, superhydrophobic polymers, metallic superhydrophobic surfaces, biological interfaces, and advanced/hybrid superhydrophobic surfaces. Provides an adequate blend of complex engineering concepts with in-depth explanations of biological principles guiding the advancement of these technologies Describes complex ideas in simple scientific language, avoiding overcomplicated equations and discipline-specific jargon Includes practical information for manufacturing superhydrophobic surfaces Written by experts with complementary skills and diverse scientific backgrounds in engineering, microbiology and surface sciences

Functional Surfaces in Biology

Author : Stanislav N. Gorb
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 140206697X
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Functional Surfaces in Biology written by Stanislav N. Gorb and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book is devoted to the growing area of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces in their relation to particular function(s). Written by specialists from different disciplines, it covers various surface functions.

Nature-Inspired Structured Functional Surfaces

Author : Zhiwu Han
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527836551
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Nature-Inspired Structured Functional Surfaces written by Zhiwu Han and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives a comprehensive description on the biological model, basic physical models, fabrication/characterization of bioinspired materials and their functions.

Antifouling Surfaces and Materials

Author : Feng Zhou
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662452049
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Antifouling Surfaces and Materials written by Feng Zhou and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the development of antifouling surfaces and materials for both land and marine environments, with an emphasis on marine anti biofouling. It explains the differences and intrinsic relationship between antifouling in land and marine environments, which are based on superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity respectively. It covers various topics including biomimetic antifouling and self-cleaning surfaces, grafted polymer brushes and micro/nanostructure surfaces with antifouling properties, as well as marine anti biofouling. Marine anti biofouling includes both historical biocidal compounds (tributyltin, copper and zinc) and current green, non-toxic antifouling strategies. This book is intended for those readers who are interested in grasping the fundamentals and applications of antifouling. Feng Zhou is a professor at the State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Intelligent Autonomous Systems 14

Author : Weidong Chen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319480367
Total Pages : 1172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Intelligent Autonomous Systems 14 written by Weidong Chen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the latest research advances, innovations, and visions in the field of robotics as presented by leading researchers, engineers, and practitioners from around the world at the 14th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS-14), held in Shanghai, China in July 2016. The contributions amply demonstrate that robots, machines and systems are rapidly achieving intelligence and autonomy, attaining more and more capabilities such as mobility and manipulation, sensing and perception, reasoning, and decision-making. They cover a wide range of research results and applications, and particular attention is paid to the emerging role of autonomous robots and intelligent systems in industrial production, which reflects their maturity and robustness. The contributions were selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process and highlight many exciting and visionary ideas that will further galvanize the research community and spur novel research directions. The series of biennial IAS conferences, which began in 1986, represents a premiere event in the field of robotics.

Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces

Author : Andrei Honciuc
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128231939
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces written by Andrei Honciuc and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces: Fundamentals and Applications gives a descriptive account of interfacial phenomena step-by-step, from simple to complex, to provide readers with a strong foundation of knowledge in interfacial materials chemistry. Many case studies are provided to give real-world examples of problems and their solutions, allowing readers to make the connection between fundamental understanding and applications. Emerging applications in nanomaterials and nanotechnology are also discussed. Throughout the book, the author explains the common interface and surface equations, models, methods, and applications in the creation of functional materials. The goal of Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces is to provide readers with the basic understanding of the common tools of surface and interface chemistry for application in materials science and nanotechnology. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of materials science and engineering and surface and interface chemistry. Includes numerous real-world examples and case studies throughout Addresses emerging applications of interfacial materials chemistry in nanomaterials and nanotechnology Provides the foundational concepts of surface and interfacial science with models, equation, and methods

Animal locomotion

Author : James Bell Pettigrew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Animal locomotion written by James Bell Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Laws of Motion

Author : Linley Erin Hall
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404204089
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Laws of Motion written by Linley Erin Hall and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From soccer kicks to the flight of birds, anthology offers the latest thinking on principles of physics and how they manifest in everyday life.

Nature-Inspired Fluid Mechanics

Author : Cameron Tropea
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642283020
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Nature-Inspired Fluid Mechanics written by Cameron Tropea and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the closing report of the national priority program Nature-Inspired Fluid Mechanics (Schwerpunktprogramm SPP 1207: Strömungsbeeinflussung in der Natur und Technik). Nature-inspired fluid mechanics is one subset of biomimetics, a discipline which has received increased attention over the last decade, with numerous faculties and degree courses devoted solely to exploring ‘nature as a model’ for engineering applications. To save locomotion energy, evolution has optimized the design of animals such that friction loss is minimized. In addition to many morphological adaptations, animals that are often exposed to water or air currents have developed special behaviors that allow them to use the energy contained in air or water fluctuations for energy savings. Such flow manipulation and control is not only important for many animals, but also for many engineering applications. Since living beings have been optimized by several million years of evolution it is very likely that many engineering disciplines can profit from the study of systems found in nature. Curiously, there has been little serious cross-disciplinary work and information exchange on the topic of fluid dynamics and flow control and this was the initial motivation to establish this national priority program.

Design in Nature

Author : James Bell Pettigrew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Design in Nature written by James Bell Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Complex Fluids in Biological Systems

Author : Saverio E. Spagnolie
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493920650
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Complex Fluids in Biological Systems written by Saverio E. Spagnolie and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as an introduction to the continuum mechanics and mathematical modeling of complex fluids in living systems. The form and function of living systems are intimately tied to the nature of surrounding fluid environments, which commonly exhibit nonlinear and history dependent responses to forces and displacements. With ever-increasing capabilities in the visualization and manipulation of biological systems, research on the fundamental phenomena, models, measurements, and analysis of complex fluids has taken a number of exciting directions. In this book, many of the world’s foremost experts explore key topics such as: Macro- and micro-rheological techniques for measuring the material properties of complex biofluids and the subtleties of data interpretation Experimental observations and rheology of complex biological materials, including mucus, cell membranes, the cytoskeleton, and blood The motility of microorganisms in complex fluids and the dynamics of active suspensions Challenges and solutions in the numerical simulation of biologically relevant complex fluid flows This volume will be accessible to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in engineering, mathematics, biology, and the physical sciences, but will appeal to anyone interested in the intricate and beautiful nature of complex fluids in the context of living systems.

Biomimetics of Motion

Author : Sandra Persiani
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319930796
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Biomimetics of Motion written by Sandra Persiani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.