Synopsis
1. Introduction.- 2. The absolute minimum of mechanical knowledge.- 2.1 External loading.- 2.2 Internal stresses: the response of the mechanical component to external loads.- 3. How the tree minimizes its external loading.- 4. Even load distribution: the hypothesis of constant stress on the surface.- 5. Mechanical classification of adaptive growth.- 6. Case studies.- 7. Conclusions.- References.
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