Bio-Inspired Engineering

Bio-Inspired Engineering

Chris Jenkins, Ph.D

In Stock Date: 
12/05/2011
Print Price: 
$109.95
Print ISBN: 
978-1-60650-223-5
Pages: 
156
E-book Price: 
$99.00
E-book ISBN: 
978-1-60650-225-9
DOI: 
10.5643/9781606502259
Bundle Price: 
$132.00
Bundle ISBN: 
978-1-60650-224-2

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More and more, the patterns and scientific principles of natural living systems are being mimicked and exploited in man-made engineered systems and products. That trend is now starting to appear in the curricula design of engineering schools. This will be the first broad-based introduction to the influence of nature and biological systems in how things are designed and made, from new design paradigms and structural systems to “self-healing materials” and “smart” systems and robotics. Presented as a traditional textbook, with accompanying Solutions and Instructor’s Manuals, it will offer both students and professionals new to the subject a window into the new world of engineering. The reader will find:

  • A general overview of the relationship between living systems and engineering and how biosystems can and do affect engineering design, from structural materials to thermal-fluid behavior to systems engineering
  • Applications of bio-systems to robotics and biomedical engineering
  • End-of-chapter problems and exercises to reinforce design concepts and expand understanding

A Solutions Manual is available once adopted. Please contact sheri [dot] dean [at] globalepress [dot] com.

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