Hydrodynamic properties of biomimetic shark skin: effect of denticle size and swimming speed

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
August G DomelGeorge V Lauder

Abstract

Biomechanists and biologists alike have yet to fully understand the complex morphology and function of shark denticles, morphologically intricate tooth-like structures embedded into the skin of sharks. Denticles vary in many ways (such as size and shape) depending on shark species, and studies on denticle hydrodynamics have suggested that they may aid in drag reduction as well as increase both lift and thrust. Although previous studies have analyzed the effect of different denticle patterns on hydrodynamic performance, no previous work has focused on the effects of denticle size. Here, we report on the hydrodynamic properties of 3D printed shark skin foils with rigid denticles embedded into a flexible substrate. The patterning of these denticles was based on previously reported designs exhibiting the greatest hydrodynamic performance (which also most closely mimics real shark skin). The size of the denticles and the speed of the flow were varied, and the foils were evaluated under both static and dynamic conditions. Static tests showed drag reduction compared to a smooth control foil (without denticles) for the smallest denticle size, while medium and large denticles exhibited increased drag. Under dynamic testing conditions, t...Continue Reading

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