Authors :
Venkata Nagababu Elugula; Jaikrishna Sanku; N. Ravi Kumar
Volume/Issue :
ICMST-2025
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/2uh4t33f
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1269
Abstract :
Biomimetic design is motivated by nature to enhance engineering solutions, providing strategies to develop
structures minimized in weight, maximized in strength, and optimized for efficiency. Plants such as bamboo, horsetail, and
cattail stand out as notable examples because of their nature-refined geometries. Whereas their potential has been
acknowledged, there has been inadequate research into how these designs function under real mechanical stresses. In this
study, the strength, stiffness, and deformation of bamboo-, horsetail-, and cattail-inspired structures have been studied
under dynamic compression with the help of ANSYS Workbench simulations. The 3D models were developed in CATIA
and analysed using two materials, which are PLA and ABS. Results stated that PLA usually performed better with respect
to strength. Among all the designs, the horsetail H-07 model stood out with the maximum stiffness and load-bearing
capacity because of its well-placed internal stiffeners. Bamboo B-03 and cattail C-03 models also displayed resilient
performance, while not attaining the level of the horsetail structure. These findings focus on the tangible benefits of
nature-inspired engineering, especially for additive manufacturing (AM). With thoughtful selection of materials and
optimising bioinspired designs, engineers are able to develop lightweight yet reliable components for an extensive range of
applications.
Keywords :
Biomimetic Structures, 3D Printing, PLA, ANSYS Simulation, Mechanical Strength.
Biomimetic design is motivated by nature to enhance engineering solutions, providing strategies to develop
structures minimized in weight, maximized in strength, and optimized for efficiency. Plants such as bamboo, horsetail, and
cattail stand out as notable examples because of their nature-refined geometries. Whereas their potential has been
acknowledged, there has been inadequate research into how these designs function under real mechanical stresses. In this
study, the strength, stiffness, and deformation of bamboo-, horsetail-, and cattail-inspired structures have been studied
under dynamic compression with the help of ANSYS Workbench simulations. The 3D models were developed in CATIA
and analysed using two materials, which are PLA and ABS. Results stated that PLA usually performed better with respect
to strength. Among all the designs, the horsetail H-07 model stood out with the maximum stiffness and load-bearing
capacity because of its well-placed internal stiffeners. Bamboo B-03 and cattail C-03 models also displayed resilient
performance, while not attaining the level of the horsetail structure. These findings focus on the tangible benefits of
nature-inspired engineering, especially for additive manufacturing (AM). With thoughtful selection of materials and
optimising bioinspired designs, engineers are able to develop lightweight yet reliable components for an extensive range of
applications.
Keywords :
Biomimetic Structures, 3D Printing, PLA, ANSYS Simulation, Mechanical Strength.
