Biotechnologies and biomimetics for civil engineering. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Fernando Pacheco Torgal, J.A. Labrincha, M.V. Diamanti, C.-P. Yu, H.K. Lee, editors.
• Editors: Torgal, Fernando Pacheco
• Contents: Foreword; Contents; 1 Introduction to Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering; Abstract; 1.1 ... Sustainable Development Challenges; 1.2 ... Civil Engineering: The Rebirth of an Obsolete Curriculum Through Biotechnologies and Biomimetics; 1.3 ... Book Outline; References; 2 Basics of Construction Microbial Biotechnology; Abstract; 2.1 ... Introduction; 2.2 ... Microorganisms in Construction Microbial Biotechnology; 2.3 ... Application of Microbial Biopolymers in Construction Industry and Geotechnical Engineering; 2.4 ... Construction Bioplastics; 2.5 ... Biocements and Biogrouts. 2.5.1 Calcium- and Urea-Dependent Biocementation2.5.2 Biocementation Based on Production of Carbonates by Heterotrophic Bacteria During Aerobic or Anoxic Oxidation of Organics; 2.5.3 Biogas Production in Situ for Mitigation of Soil Liquefaction; 2.5.4 Calcium- and Magnesium-Based Biocementation; 2.5.5 Calcium-Phosphate Biocementation; 2.5.6 Calcium Bicarbonate Biocementation; 2.5.7 Iron-Based Bioclogging and Biocementation; 2.5.8 Eco-Efficient Biocement; 2.6 ... Bioremediation and Biodecontamination of Construction Site Through Biocementation; 2.7 ... Conclusions; References. 3 General Aspects of Biomimetic MaterialsAbstract; 3.1 ... Introduction; 3.2 ... General Aspects of Biomaterials; 3.2.1 Key Structural Features of Biomaterials; 3.2.2 Synthesis of Biomaterials; 3.3 ... Development of Biomimetic Materials; 3.3.1 Mechanical Properties; 3.3.2 Optical Properties; 3.3.3 Superhydrophobicity and Self-Cleaning Properties; 3.3.4 Anti-biocolonization Properties; 3.3.5 Adhesive Properties; 3.4 ... Conclusions; References; 4 Can Biomimicry Be a Useful Tool for Design for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation?; Abstract; 4.1 ... Introduction: Climate Change and the Built Environment. 4.2 ... Biomimicry and Climate Change4.3 ... Biomimicry for Mitigating GHG Emissions from the Built Environment; 4.3.1 Biomimicry for Energy Efficiency; 4.3.2 Biomimetic Energy Generation; 4.3.3 Biomimetic Sequestering and Storage of Carbon; 4.4 ... Biomimetic Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Built Environment; 4.4.1 Responding to Direct Impacts of Climate Change; 4.4.2 Systemic Improvement of the Built Environment; 4.4.2.1 Mimicking How Ecosystems Work: Process Strategies; 4.4.2.2 Mimicking What Ecosystems Do: Ecosystem Functions; 4.5 ... Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References. 5 Bio-inspired Adaptive Building SkinsAbstract; 5.1 ... Introduction; 5.2 ... Adopting Bio-inspired Adaptation Principles in Building Envelope Design; 5.2.1 Adaptability; 5.2.2 Multi-ability; 5.2.3 Evolvability; 5.3 ... Overview and Analysis of Bio-inspired Facades; 5.3.1 Form; 5.3.1.1 Form: Material; 5.3.1.2 Form: Component; 5.3.1.3 Form: Facade; 5.3.1.4 Form: Whole Building; 5.3.2 Function; 5.3.2.1 Function: Material; 5.3.2.2 Function: Component; 5.3.2.3 Function: Façade; 5.3.2.4 Function: Whole Building; 5.4 ... Design Support Tools; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2014
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 437 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 624; Engineering; Civil engineering; Bioengineering; Biomimetics -- Biotechnology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Bioengineering; Biomimetics -- Biotechnology; Civil engineering; Technology & Engineering -- Power Resources -- General; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General; Energy technology & engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Building construction; Biotechnology; Building construction & materials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319092874; 3319092871; 1322137900; 9781322137902; 3319092863; 9783319092867
• Related ISBNs: 9783319092867
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 25, 2014).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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