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Biomechanics and biomimetics
Emmanuel De Langre - Pascal Hémon
We study mechanical effects in living systems, particularly in the interactions of fluids and solids. Applications are both in the domain of plants and of animals.
In collaboration with Bruno Moulia (INRIA-PIAF), Jean-Marc Allain (LMS) and Xavier Boutillon (LMS)
| Tree Dynamics and architecture Branching laws and tree architecture have a direct influence on the frequency of vibration modes, by Mathieu Rodriguez More details : PDF | |
| Biomimetics and damping Branching allows to add a damping by transfert to the branches in a flexible structure, by Benoit Theckes More details : PDF | |
| Dynamics and growth The localisation of deformations induces a localisation of perceived frequencies, by Christelle Der Loughian More details : PDF | |
| Drag reduction by self-pruning By losing parts of their structure, trees can reduce wind induced stress, by Diego Lopez More details : PDF | |
| Drag reduction by flexibility A large elastic deformation also allows significant drag reduction, by Frederick Gosselin More details : PDF | |
| Wind and crop canopy The motion of a canopy does influence wind, by Charlotte Py More details : PDF |