Modeling of Mechanical Properties and Structural Design of Spider Web

摘要: With a unique combination of strength and toughness among materials, spider silk is the model for engineering materials. This paper presents stress-strain behavior Nephila clavipes under tension, transverse compression, torsional deformation obtained by battery micro testing equipment. The experimental results showed significantly higher than state-of-the-art fibers in tension compression. Higher shear modulus was also observed comparing to other liquid crystalline such as aramid fibers. On basis finite element analysis used simulate static dynamic properties web explore role both material architectural design its structural integrity mechanical performance.