Bio-Inspired Structures

By Srinivasan Chandrasekaran and Basanagouda I Patil

Bio-Inspired Structures bridges the transformative intersection of biological principles and engineering innovation, offering a comprehensive framework for translating nature's evolutionary wisdom into next-generation infrastructure solutions. Drawing from biological systems ranging from termite mounds to dolphin hydrodynamics, this scholarly work establishes a robust theoretical foundation for bioinspiration, biomimicry, and bionics while delivering practical applications across structural engineering and marine systems.

The authors expertly navigate four fundamental principles-- efficiency, resilience, adaptability, and self-repair-- demonstrating their implementation in advanced materials, dynamic structures, and sustainable energy systems, including adaptive building envelopes and bioinspired coastal protection mechanisms.

This essential reference equips graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with both conceptual understanding and actionable design strategies, ultimately advancing the paradigm shift from resource-intensive engineering toward nature-integrated, regenerative systems that promise more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions for our increasingly complex world.

Addresses global challenges such as sustainability, climate resilience, and energy efficiency, aligning with current trends in green engineering and infrastructure development. Includes practical examples of bioinspired designs in infrastructure, such as buildings, marine platforms, and coastal protection systems, making the content directly applicable to industry and academia.. Bridges biology, civil engineering, marine engineering, and design, making the content relevant across multiple domains and encourages cross-disciplinary innovation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041157827
• ISBN13: 9781041157823
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 200 Pages