This document discusses biomimicry in civil engineering design and sustainability. It introduces biomimicry, which is inspired by nature, as an approach to sustainable engineering. Examples of biomimicry in design are discussed, like termite mounds for ventilation and spiderwebs for their strength. The document also presents a case study where students designed a load-bearing duct structure inspired by tree structures and termite mounds. Overall, the document argues that biomimicry can provide innovative solutions to engineering challenges and promote more sustainable design.
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Biomimicry in Civil Engineering Design
Stylianos Yiatros
PhD DIC MEng ACGI A.M.ASCE
stylianos.yiatros@cut.ac.cy
A presentation to the CI3-311 Group Design Students
Cyprus University of Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
and Geomatics