Abstract
Abstract
The paper is devoted to the analysis of the use of Nature’s methods in the design of composite structures, in particular, with the use of optimal curvilinear paths for laying fibers. In the first part models of different structural levels in macro-, mini-, micro-mechanics of composites are noted. The second part includes analysis of the optimal elastic-strength properties of wood and composites for crack stopping by weak interfaces. The third part is devoted to methods for modeling curvilinear fibers trajectories “flowing around the holes”. In the fourth part the technologies for manufacturing joints are analyzed in which holes are formed using curved fiber trajectories. The fifth part describes the “bio-inspired” principles for the optimal design of composite pipe structures which are similar to multilink bamboo stems. In the sixth part examples of the effective use of fiber composites in elastic elements are considered. The seventh part is devoted to the intensively developing additive technologies of three-dimensional printing of parts made from fiber composites with laying the fibers along the calculated trajectories. The role of composite technologies in creating structures in open space is analyzed.