Bio-inspired load-bearing strategies in engineering design
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This dissertation investigates the enhancement of load-bearing engineering designs through the application of nature's structural principles. The study begins by exploring stiffness optimization methods inspired by the complex structures of diatoms, leveraging these organisms' high strength-to-weight ratios to produce highly performant engineering parts. It then progresses to examine the effectiveness of naturally prevalent TPMS (Triply Periodic Minimal Surface) lattices in stiffness optimization through homogenization. Benchmarking these lattices against other types reveals their superior homogeneity, load-path efficiency, and adaptability to varying boundary conditions, leading to enhanced performance in practical design scenarios. The research documents the effectiveness of the biological design principles studied and outlines strategies for their application in engineering, underscoring the significant potential of incorporating more natural principles into structural design to develop efficient and optimized components.
DOI: 10.26092/elib/4285
Author: Breish, Firas
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6945802595
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