Nature and Design: v. 1
Published on 31. July 2004
Book
Hardback
300 pages
978-1-85312-852-3 (ISBN)
Description
This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the common scientific laws of both the natural and engineered worlds. As well as straightforward engineering design and biology, it also features mathematics, physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, biomimetics, medical engineering and history of science. The individual chapters are intended to be personal 'flashes' of illumination, combining authority, inspiration and state-of-the-art knowledge.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Southampton
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85312-852-3 (9781853128523)
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Content
Chapter 1: What is Design? Chapter 2: Mathematics in the Natural World Chapter 3: The Laws of Thermodynamics - Cell Energy Transfer Chapter 4: Robustness and Complexity Chapter 5: D'Arcy Thompson - Nature and Design Through Growth and Form Chapter 6: Design in Plants Chapter 7: The Tree as an Engineering Structure Chapter 8: The Homeostatic Model as a Tool for the Design and Analysis of Shell Structures Chapter 9: Adaptive Growth Chapter 10: Optical Reflectors and Antireflectors in Animals Chapter 11: A Medical Engineering Project in the Field of Cardiac Assistance - A Lumped-Parameter Model of the Guldner Muscle-Powered Pump Trainer and its Use with a Ventricular Assist Device Chapter 12: Leonardo da Vinci Chapter 13: The Evolution of Land-Based Locomotion - The Relationship Between Forma and Aerodynamics for Animals and Vehicles with Particular Reference to Solar Powered Cars Chapter 14: Creativity and Nature.