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SUMMARY:The conch shell as a model for tougher composites - D M Williamson
 \, SMF Group\, Cavendish Laboratory
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CONTACT:Stephen Walley
DESCRIPTION:The conch shell is constructed from 99% chalk (by mass)\, and 
 yet it is thousands of times tougher than monolithic chalk.  Discussed are
  the toughening mechanisms of how this is realized\, and what lessons may 
 be learnt for constructing advanced composite materials.
LOCATION:Mott Seminar Room\, Cavendish Laboratory\, Department of Physics
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