CHOLLA CACTUS FRAMES AS LIGHTWEIGHT AND TORSIONALLY TOUGH BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.04.054
Abstract: Biological materials tested in compression, tension, and impact inspire designs for strong and tough materials, but torsion is a relatively neglected loading mode. The wood skeletons of cholla cacti, subject to spartan desert conditions and… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; cactus frames; lightweight torsionally; frames lightweight ... See more keywords