Sustainable development of reinforced-concrete composite beams with bio-inspired geometry and recycled plastic

Key Points

• Composite beams show improved sustainability through bio-inspired geometry, enhancing structural efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
• Study identifies how using recycled plastic results in a lighter, durable material while maintaining structural integrity and performance.
• Analysis of reinforced concrete reveals significant advantages in strength and adaptability with bio-inspired designs compared to traditional methods.
• This approach supports sustainable construction practices, suggesting further exploration in large-scale applications for ecological construction.