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COBEM 2021
26th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
Biomimetics Insertion in Engineering: A Literature Review
Submission Author:
Pedro Bottlender , RS
Co-Authors:
Pedro Bottlender, César Gabriel dos Santos, Giuliano Demarco, Andres Gilberto Machado da Silva Benoit
Presenter: Pedro Bottlender
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2021.COB2021-1653
Abstract
Biomimetics looks to nature for inspiration to find optimal solutions in various fields of knowledge. It makes it possible to transfer and insert biological principles as a source of inspiration for problem solving and new products in engineering. The present article aims to provide an overview of the engineering projects developed by the application of biomimetics. The method used was a literature review based on an extensive analysis of the international scientific production, and the Web of Science and Scopus databases were adopted as the basis of the research. The results of the research are described and also presented by tables. As the main contributions of the application of biomimetics in engineering projects, we highlight the fins of the humpback whale that have a protuberance, whose shape was applied as an aerodynamic profile in aircraft wings, the tests revealed that the air resistance decreased considerably, they were also tested in blades of industrial fans, proving a lower power consumption, greater efficiency in air circulation and noise reduction, the protuberances were also applied in wind turbines, causing a lower start-up speed and noise reduction. The characteristics of the Boxfish also served as inspiration for Mercedes-Benz engineers to design a concept car with optimized aerodynamic characteristics. In Japan, researchers analyzed the properties of the beak of the bird, called Kingfisher, and innovated bullet trains, managing to decrease air resistance and reduce energy consumption. The application on various surfaces of artificial denticles, produced based on sharks' skin, is another important application that brought innovation to the generation of products. Therefore, after analyzing the state of the art of biomimetics, we conclude that nature is a great source of inspiration for engineering projects, serving as the source for solutions to engineering problems. It is worth mentioning that there is still room for the application of biomimetics in different areas of engineering, being a field with exploration potential.
Keywords
Biomimetics, engineering, Nature, Inspiration
