Optymalizacja kształtu i struktury drzewa według teorii jednorodnego rozkładu naprężeń

A review of optimization methods based on the axiom of uniform stress and finite element method (FEM) developed by Mattheck is given. Computer−aided optimization (CAO) and computer−aided internal organization (CAIO) methods for modeling adaptive growth of trees are described. Examples of mechanical self−optimization of internal structure and tree shape under various environmental conditions e.g. control of spiral grain formation, xylem ray structure, stem wound regeneration, sable−shaped tree stems, root system growth are discussed.