LEVERAGING LOTUS SEEDS’ DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS FOR FRACTAL SUPER-ROPE OPTIMIZATION
The seeds within a lotus seedpod are distributed in an orderly fashion and safeguarded within a secure packaging system. The distribution law is thus revealed, and the packaging mechanism can be emulated for contemporary applications. This paper presents a novel and ingenious method for optimizing fractal super-ropes, inspired by the captivating distribution patterns observed in lotus seeds. The distinctive configuration of the lotus seed represents a model of natural optimization, offering insights that can enhance the exceptional performance and multifaceted functionality of super-ropes utilized in the construction of formidable aircraft carriers, elegantly designed cable-stayed bridges, and stab, bulletproof fabrics. The lotus seedpod provides the fundamental structural framework upon which super-ropes with a sophisticated hierarchical configuration are meticulously constructed. The five super-ropes are presented for detailed examination, offering a promising avenue for further investigation. This paper presents a novel geometrical approach to the optimal design of super-ropes, thereby establishing a promising foundation for extensive future research.
Authors
- Ji‐Huan He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1636-0559)
- Yanping Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7603-136X)
- M. Mahmud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0355-520X)
Institutions
- Zhejiang Ocean University (CN)
- Soochow University (CN)
- Zhejiang Shuren University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Fractals
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218348x24501433
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Algorithms and Data Compression
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78