Interwoven trees gain structural support: tropical trees

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Trees gain support by growing together in an upward spiral.

Biomimicry Taxonomy

	Maintain physical integrity >
	Manage structural forces >
	Compression

Biomimetic Application Ideas

More stable structures in areas prone to high winds

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"In tropical jungles, with their great variety of species, we encounter a multitude of mechanical ideas for construction…We also find thin trunks joining into bundles, supporting each other and forming an upward winding spiral. Obviously, the plants compete for the light at the top by sophisticated technical means." (Tributsch 1984:29)

Bioinspired products and application ideas

Application Ideas: More stable structures in areas prone to high winds.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Construction

References

Tributsch, H. 1984. How life learned to live. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press. 218 p.

Interwoven trees gain structural support: tropical trees

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