The wealth of natural materials for passive actuators

The seminar will illustrate the richness of natural materials, and engineering trials to create actuators, structures and healing mechanisms inspired by the observation of nature.

The wealth of natural materials for passive actuators

Speaker(s)

John Dunlop

Events

Multifunctional architectural materials/concepts and examples

Industrial applications of architectural materials top-down

Choosing materials and processes : the art of compromise

Selection and design methods for functional materials

From atoms to components : multi-scale modeling

Multiscale plasticity simulations

Durability of materials : a multifaceted challenge

Mechanical/oxidation couplings

Integrated modeling : how to assemble knowledge bricks

Integrated modelling of FSW welding processes

Ecodesign and materials

Materials issues in building energy management

Extreme conditions

Material behavior under irradiation in pressurized water nuclear power plants

Hierarchical architectures : lessons from the living world

The wealth of natural materials for passive actuators

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