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000012687 100__ $$aClaggett, N.
000012687 24500 $$aBiomimicry and locally responsive construction: Lessons from termite mounds for structural sustainability

000012687 24630 $$n6.$$pInsights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation
000012687 260__ $$bTaylor and Francis Group, London, UK
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000012687 520__ $$2eng$$aStructural sustainability is examined from a new perspective in this research employing biomimicry of termite mounds. The overall goal of the work is to developed structural topologies for use in low-rise buildings that that can significantly reduce energy consumption. These topologies would be organically developed for local conditions and integrate structural and mechanical building systems. In addition, understanding how termites alter the physical and chemical properties of substrates will inform construction that leverages local and/or low-cost materials. In particular, this paper examines two facets of termite mound construction: manipulation of soil by termites to improve material properties, and the development of primary topology (e.g. mound shape) as a function of termite species, environmental conditions, and local soil properties.

000012687 540__ $$aText je chráněný podle autorského zákona č. 121/2000 Sb.
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000012687 7112_ $$aSixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation$$cCape Town, South Africa$$d2016-09-05 / 2016-09-07$$gSEMC2016
000012687 720__ $$aClaggett, N.$$iSurovek, A.$$iStreeter, B.$$iNam, S.$$iBardunias, P.$$iCetin, B.
000012687 8560_ $$ffischerc@itam.cas.cz
000012687 8564_ $$s1977214$$uhttps://invenio.itam.cas.cz/record/12687/files/135.pdf$$yOriginal version of the author's contribution as presented on CD, 135.pdf.
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