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Topological interlocking as a material design concept
- Source :
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Materials Science & Engineering: C . Aug2011, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p1189-1194. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: We review the concept of topological interlocking of identical elements in single-layer structures on which we have been working over the last decade and outline its advantages over monolithic structures. Multi-layers involving topological interlocking are also introduced and their unusual properties are discussed. In a broader sense interlocking also occurs in living organisms, and a connection of our artificial, geometry-inspired design to some recent observations of interlocking in nature is made. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09284931
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Materials Science & Engineering: C
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 60922901
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2010.11.011