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Fluid-structure interactions in biology: The size of trees and the shape of fish
Mathematical Biology| Speaker: | Christophe Eloy, Aix-Marseille University, France |
| Location: | 2110 MSB |
| Start time: | Mon, Apr 9 2012, 3:10PM |
During this talk, I will address two biomechanical problems of fluid-structure interactions. First, I will discuss how the resistance to wind-induced stresses constrains the architecture of trees. Then, I will examine the relation between the shape of fishes and their performance in the case of undulatory swimming.