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Simulated byssus threads

Simulated byssus threads of a mussel.

A simulation snapshot of the mechanical response of the network of byssus threads after a mussel is subjected to impact force.

Rights: Dr Zhao Qin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Published: 16 September 2013Size: 628.67 KB
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