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Snake Scale Microstructure

Author : Christine V. Schmidt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783510550449
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Snake Scale Microstructure written by Christine V. Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates whether micromorphological features of the oberhautchen of snake scales show adaptations to the animals' life habit. For the first time, the ventral scale microstructure of 41 snakes belonging to three different families (Pythonidae, Boidae, and Elapidae) is described. Species adapted to four different life habits (terrestrial, fossorial, arboreal, aquatic) were examined using scanning electron microscopy. Snakes (Serpentes) occur almost world-wide and occupy a variety of terrestrial, fossorial, arboreal, and aquatic habitats. Macromorphological adaptations to different life habits, such as body shape and size, are well known from the literature. Previous studies on snake scale microstructure were focused on dorsal scale microstructure. However, in spite of macroscopic similarity of the ventral scale surface among snakes, the ventral surface is extremely important from the functional point of view. Due to the loss of extremities, the epidermis of the ventral scale of a snake is in continuous contact with the substrate. Therefore, there is a special interest in revealing whether certain characteristics of ventral microstructure are determined by the biology of the species or if they reflect phylogenetic relationships. Careful analysis according to the author's newly revised terminology of microstructural features reveals that at least two major patterns of microstructure have evolved within snakes. The first comprises the ancestral microstructural pattern found in most of the snake families examined. The second pattern is derived and has evolved at least twice, independently. These two distinct types are assumed to represent different structural solutions for the same functional demands, such as propulsion generation due to frictional anisotropy, and minimization of wear. Modifications of certain features of these two major patterns appear to correlate with different strategies of habitat occupation. This study is of great interest to biologists studying animal integument, functional morphology, ecomorphology, and evolution of reptiles. In addition, the described diversity of microstructures might inspire surface scientists to mimic similar features in polymer surfaces, in order to generate innovative biologically- inspired surface-active materials with novel properties.

Progress in Lubrication and Nano- and Biotribology

Author : Catalin I. Pruncu
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000475883
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Progress in Lubrication and Nano- and Biotribology by : Catalin I. Pruncu

Download or read book Progress in Lubrication and Nano- and Biotribology written by Catalin I. Pruncu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tribology is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses mechanical engineering, materials science, surface engineering, lubricants, and additives chemistry with tremendous applications. Progress in Lubrication and Nano- and Biotribology discusses the latest in lubrication engineering and nano- and biotribology. This book: Discusses green tribology and snakeskin tribology Explains biogreases and nanolubricant additives Explores applications in aerospace, additively manufactured parts, and severe environments Written for researchers and advanced students, this book encompasses a wide-ranging view of the latest in nano- and biotribology for a variety of cross-disciplinary applications.

Zoologica

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Zoologica written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials

Author : Tyagi, Rajnesh
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466675314
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials by : Tyagi, Rajnesh

Download or read book Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials written by Tyagi, Rajnesh and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of friction and wear behavior of materials is crucial in order to improve their performance and durability. New research is providing the opportunity to solve common problems relating to the development of materials, surface modification, coatings, and processing methods across industries. Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings on the strategic role of composite tribology in a variety of settings. This book is intended for students, researchers, academicians, and professionals working in industries where wear reduction and performance enhancement of machines and machine elements is essential to success.

Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures

Author : A. J. Barker
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780748739851
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (398 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures by : A. J. Barker

Download or read book Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures written by A. J. Barker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the thin section description and interpretation of metamorphic rocks, their textures, and microstructures, for advanced undergraduate and graduate geology students. Sections cover some of the broader aspects of metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, the basics of description and interpretation of the textural/microstructural features from the simplest to the more complex, and advanced interpretations in polydeformed and polymetamorphosed rocks. Also available in paper (02414-2), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

2023 International Conference on Marine Equipment & Technology and Sustainable Development

Author : Desen Yang
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819942918
Total Pages : 1258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book 2023 International Conference on Marine Equipment & Technology and Sustainable Development written by Desen Yang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains original, peer-reviewed, and selected research papers that were presented at the 2023 International Conference on Marine Equipment & Technology and Sustainable Development, which took place in Beijing, China on April 1st 2023. The papers cover a range of topics, including but not limited to: the vision and goals of building a maritime community with a shared future, marine machinery and transportation, marine ecology, environmental protection and conservation, marine safety, future ships and marine equipment, marine engineering, marine information and technology, maritime policy, and global governance. The papers included in this volume provide the latest findings on methodologies, algorithms, and applications in marine equipment and technology, as well as sustainable development. As a result, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and university students who are interested in these fields.

Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures

Author : A.J. Barker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317856422
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures by : A.J. Barker

Download or read book Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures written by A.J. Barker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A text which aims to help undergraduate students in geology to recognize and interpret metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in geology and petrology, the book provides reference for the interpretation of metamorphic rocks.

Combined Discrete and Continual Approaches in Biological Modelling

Author : Alexander E. Filippov
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030415287
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Combined Discrete and Continual Approaches in Biological Modelling by : Alexander E. Filippov

Download or read book Combined Discrete and Continual Approaches in Biological Modelling written by Alexander E. Filippov and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic laws of nature are rather simple, but observed biological structures and their dynamic behaviors are unbelievably complicated. This book is devoted to a study of this “strange” relationship by applying mathematical modeling to various structures and phenomena in biology, such as surface patterns, bioadhesion, locomotion, predator-prey behavior, seed dispersal, etc. and revealing a kind of self-organization in these phenomena. In spite of diversity of biological systems considered, two main questions are (1) what does self-organization in biology mean mathematically and (2) how one can apply this knowledge to generate new knowledge about behavior of particular biological system? We believe that this kind of “biomimetics” in computer will lead to better understanding of biological phenomena and possibly towards development of technical implications based on our modeling.

Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Nano- and Microstructures for Tribological Applications

Author : Jörn Bonse
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 303943523X
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Nano- and Microstructures for Tribological Applications by : Jörn Bonse

Download or read book Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Nano- and Microstructures for Tribological Applications written by Jörn Bonse and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the printed edition of the Special Issue published in Materials. The book provides an overview of current international research activities in the field of friction and wear management through the laser processing of periodic surface micro- and nanostructures for technical and medical applications. Contributions of renowned scientists from academia and industry provide a bridge between the fields of tribology and laser material processing in order to foster current knowledge and present new ideas for future applications and new technologies.

Bio-Locomotion Interfaces and Biologization Potential in 4-D Printing

Author : Abdel-Aal, Hisham A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668456400
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Bio-Locomotion Interfaces and Biologization Potential in 4-D Printing written by Abdel-Aal, Hisham A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the evolving market of product design, the optimization of surface patterns is a crucial factor in determining the functionality of future products. However, despite numerous surface designs introduced in recent years, the field remains significantly underdeveloped. The absence of systematic and well-defined methodologies for generating deterministic topologies has turned the design of surfaces into more of an art than a precise science. This deficiency is further exacerbated by a dominant design culture that attempts to tame nature rather than establish harmonious coexistence within the Man Engineered Systems Domain (MESD). The challenge lies in the lack of a holistic surface design methodology that can merge function, form, and topography to produce optimized constructs capable of efficient operation within an envelope of constraints. Bio-Locomotion Interfaces and Biologization Potential in 4-D Printing is a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced in biomimetic surface design. This groundbreaking book recognizes the underdeveloped state of the field and proposes a trans-disciplinary approach that seamlessly integrates engineering, physics, and biology. It addresses the need for a new surface design methodology, emphasizing the importance of generating bio-inspired functional surfaces in MESD. Unlike existing approaches that rely on mere bio-mimicry, this book delves into the core of design generation, emphasizing the implementation of design rules rather than the replication of natural constructions. It is the ultimate guide for scholars seeking to bridge the gap between biology and engineering and acquire the methodologies needed to deduce design rules and construct deterministic surfaces inspired by bio-analogues.

Phylogenetic Relationships Among Advanced Snakes

Author : John E. Cadle
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520099562
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Phylogenetic Relationships Among Advanced Snakes written by John E. Cadle and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph addresses questions concerning the evolutionary history of advanced snakes using molecular phylogenetic data. Viperids are the sister group of the other clades examined. Atractaspis may share a lineage with elapids. The study concludes that, because of sampling problems, many generalizations concerning snake evolution derived from the fossil record, particularly those about the age of lineages, are probably in error.

Handbook of Research on Biomimetics and Biomedical Robotics

Author : Habib, Maki
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522529942
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Biomimetics and Biomedical Robotics by : Habib, Maki

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Biomimetics and Biomedical Robotics written by Habib, Maki and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomimetic research is an emerging field that aims to draw inspiration and substances from natural sources and create biological systems in structure, mechanism, and function through robotics. The products have a wide array of application including surgical robots, prosthetics, neurosurgery, and biomedical image analysis. The Handbook of Research on Biomimetics and Biomedical Robotics provides emerging research on robotics, mechatronics, and the application of biomimetic design. While highlighting mechatronical challenges in today’s society, readers will find new opportunities and innovations in design capabilities in intelligent robotics and interdisciplinary biomedical products. This publication is a vital resource for senior and graduate students, researchers, and scientists in engineering seeking current research on best ways to globally expand online higher education.

Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles

Author : Brian I. Crother
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080528589
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles written by Brian I. Crother and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999-06-02 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures. Key Features* Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean* Includes color plates and island maps* Contributors are recognized authorities in the field

Phylogenetic Relationships of the Lizard Families

Author : Richard Estes
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780804714358
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Phylogenetic Relationships of the Lizard Families written by Richard Estes and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

How Snakes Work

Author : Harvey B. Lillywhite
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199701571
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book How Snakes Work written by Harvey B. Lillywhite and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be? How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles? How does it eat, and how does it reproduce? Essentially, how does a snake "work"? In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes. Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text. Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, temperature and thermoregulation, and reproduction. Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.

A Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure

Author : Ron H. Vernon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521891332
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (913 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure written by Ron H. Vernon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rock microstructures provide clues for the interpretation of rock history. A good understanding of the physical or structural relationships of minerals and rocks is essential for making the most of more detailed chemical and isotopic analyses of minerals. Ron Vernon discusses the basic processes responsible for the wide variety of microstructures in igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic and deformed rocks, using high-quality colour illustrations. He discusses potential complications of interpretation, emphasizing pitfalls, and focussing on the latest techniques and approaches. Opaque minerals (sulphides and oxides) are referred to where appropriate. The comprehensive list of relevant references will be useful for advanced students wishing to delve more deeply into problems of rock microstructure. Senior undergraduate and graduate students of mineralogy, petrology and structural geology will find this book essential reading, and it will also be of interest to students of materials science.

Inspiration and Design for Bio-Inspired Surfaces in Tribology: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author : Abdel-Aal, Hisham
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799816494
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Inspiration and Design for Bio-Inspired Surfaces in Tribology: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Abdel-Aal, Hisham and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surface texturing has been recognized as a method for enhancing the tribological properties of surfaces for many years. Adding a controlled texture to one of two faces in relative motion can have many positive effects, such as reduction of friction and wear and increase in load capacity. To date, the true potential of texturing has not been realized due to the severe lack of detailed information about the mechanistic functional details of texturing in a tribological situation. Inspiration and Design for Bio-Inspired Surfaces in Tribology: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source that focuses on surface engineering techniques to mimic biological materials. Highlighting a broad range of topics including bio-mimetics, contact analysis, and thermodynamics, this book is ideally designed for engineers, environmentalists, academicians, researchers, and students.