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economy, and elegance) and emerging issues (sustainability, energy use, etc.).
However, it is noted that most of completed projects only reach a low or middle
inspiration level according to the Vincent's biomimetic map. The difficulty of
using the bio-inspired method in bridge design is due to the inefficiency of
searching biological analogies and the lack of support from a biomimetic
researcher during the design process. In modern bridge design, we need more
interesting forms for both stationary structures and moveable structures. A close
multidisciplinary collaboration may help engineers build more sustainable and
smart structural systems for bridges in the twenty-first century.
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Prof. Pacheco-Torgal for his support
and feedback on this chapter and Dr. William C. Taylor, a civil engineering emeritus professor
from Michigan State University for checking the language. The authors also appreciate Elsevier
and Journal of Bionic Engineering for their reprint permission and Structure for the use of photos.
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