Geometric Origins of Tunable, Biomechanical Flexibility in Fish Scale Armor

2013  S. Varshney, Y. Li, E. Zolotovsky, N. Oxman, M. C. Boyce, and C. Ortiz, European Society of Biomechanics Conference , (August 25-28, Patras, Greece)

Abstract

The armoured fish Polypterus senegalus has an exoskeleton of mineralized, ganoid scales with a unique geometry that balances bite protection, full-body coverage, and flexibility [Bruet et al, 2008; Song et al, 2011; Tytell et al, 2002]. This project investigates the morphometric (shape-based) principles underlying tunable biomechanical performance in the exoskeleton based on hosting surface requirements to develop bio-inspired flexible human body armour. Additional infromation about related research can be found here.

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Geometric Origins of Tunable, Biomechanical Flexibility in Fish Scale Armor

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