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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Plant Science
  • Computational Modeling

Background:

  • Wind-induced stress is a major cause of tree failure.
  • Branching structure is critical for tree stability during windstorms.
  • Previous research confirmed Leonardo da Vinci's hypothesis on optimal cross-section for rigid trees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of tree flexibility and branching patterns in stress mitigation.
  • To identify an optimal branching mechanism applicable across a range of tree flexibilities.
  • To understand how reconfigurability influences tree response to wind stress.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a numerical model for rigid and flexible branched trees.
  • Simulation of wind-induced stress distribution within the tree models.
  • Analysis of branching node geometry, overall tree form, and flexibility effects.

Main Results:

  • A robust optimal branching law was identified for most tree flexibilities, promoting uniform stress distribution.
  • Tree failure probability is influenced by branching node cross-sections, geometry, and flexibility.
  • Three stress response modes were observed: trunk concentration, uniform distribution, and terminal branch localization.

Conclusions:

  • The optimal branching pattern for uniform stress distribution is largely consistent between rigid and flexible trees.
  • Tree reconfigurability dictates the dominant stress response mode.
  • Highly flexible plants exhibit a distinct optimal branching pattern influenced by their reconfigurability.