Biomimetic and computer aided approach to high-performance bio-based composites
Abstract
The project aims at the investigation of mechanics and composition of wood tissues at several hierarchical levels as well as the optimized shape and internal structure biological structures. In detail the structure and mechanism of branch-stem connection of softwood trees should be investigated. Following a biomimetic approach the potential of wood material should be imitated in composites by using artificial and biological fibres. Understanding of the biological structure, the investigation of new composites and connections and the development of connection to other materials will strongly supported by numerical methods. Hybrid structures and components where wood-based materials are involved demands a interconnection between different elements. Fibre reinforced plastics are thought to be an appropriate solution. By using a biomimetic approach following the biological structure of the optimised fibre alignment it is assumed, that significantly higher strength properties as well desired properties with respect to failure mode and failure behaviour of the hybrid structures can be achieved.
keywords bio-refinery renewable resources composites biomimetics modelling hybrid structures fibre re-inforced materials
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Project staff
Ulrich Müller
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Ulrich Müller
ulrich.mueller@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-89112
Project Leader
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2022
Christian Huber
Dipl.-Ing. Christian Huber
christian.huber@students.boku.ac.at
Project Staff
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2022
Maximilian Pramreiter
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Maximilian Pramreiter B.Sc.
maximilian.pramreiter@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-89123
Project Staff
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2022
BOKU partners
External partners
Weitzer Parkett
none
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