There is no doubt about it , for a lot of people when it comes to seafood Lobster is the crown jewel.For most of us(because of the price) it is a once or twice a year treat.Sitting down to a feast of lobster is more like an event not just a meal. Lobster can be enjoyed in so many ways; Lobster chowder or stew, lobster bisque, lobster rolls or my favourite right out of the shell dipped in some warm butter and a favourite in our home at Xmas my wife’s (Gayle) famous lobster quiche.
You may be wondering what brought on this blog on lobster. I came across the following article and thought “Holy crack me a claw Batman” our favourite crustacean may now be the answer to complicated architecture.
Lobster shell patterns make concrete stronger: Australian researcher
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Inspired by the natural, twisting patterns of a lobster shell, Australian researchers say they have found a way, using 3D printing technology, to improve the strength of concrete for use in complex architecture.
Reinforced with steel fibres, the concrete becomes more durable when set in a pattern that copies a lobster shell, according to a new study from Melbourne’s RMIT University.
Rather than use a mould, the process involves depositing layers of concrete one on top of the other, directed from a computer program using 3D printing technology.
“The lobster shell is always something that still amazes me by its very interesting shapes and architectures, and especially (as) the lobster shell is really amazingly very stiff,” lead researcher Jonathan Tran told Reuters.
Tran said the design would help when building challenging arch or twisted structures with complex geometries.
BONUS
A family from Alberta is travelling through New Brunswick, their very first maritime vacation. on the highway they see a sign “Lobster Tales two dollars”
The Albertans could not believe their eyes and decide they can’t piss this up
The husband stops the car, jumps out hands over a toonie and asks for his lobster tail
To which the old lobsterman says
“once upon a time there was a …………”
