Abstract
The verification and fundamental design concepts of structural links in biological bulk and surface materials, using multi-million atomistic simulations, were focused. The flaw tolerant design of biocomposites, where a long crack embedded in a thin strip of material, was discussed. The design of biological contact elements for optimal adhesion was also described. The atomistic simulations reveal a smooth transition between Griffith mode of failure via crack propagation to uniform bond rupture at theoretical strength below a nanometer critical length. The atomistic simulations support the hypothesis that materials become insensitive to flaws below a critical nanometer length scale.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | Y1.8 |
| Pages (from-to) | 207-212 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings |
| Volume | 844 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Jun 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Mechanical Properties of Bioinspired and Biological Materials - Boston, MA, United States Duration: 29 Nov 2004 → 2 Dec 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering