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Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement R. McNeill Alexander

Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement By R. McNeill Alexander

Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement by R. McNeill Alexander


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Summary

This book, originally published in 1988, is about the uses and implications of elastic properties in various aspects of animal biology. After a brief study of the properties of elastic materials, the book considers the functions of springs in the bodies of animals. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal mechanics.

Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement Summary

Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement by R. McNeill Alexander

Originally published in 1988, this book is about the uses and implications of elastic properties in various aspects of animal biology. After a brief study of the properties of elastic materials, the book considers the functions of springs in the bodies of animals. Drawing on specific examples, the uses of elastic structures as, amongst other things, muscle antagonists, energy stores, catapults and suspension springs are described. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal mechanics.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Elastic materials; 2. Springs as muscle antagonists; 3. Springs as energy stores: running; 4. Springs as energy stores: swimming and flight; 5. Fibre-wound animals; 6. Springs as catapults; 7. Suspension springs and shock absorbers; 8. Springs and control; 9. Springs and size; References; Index.

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NLS9780521349680
9780521349680
0521349680
Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement by R. McNeill Alexander
New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
1988-01-01
150
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