Summary: The orientation of cells in wild honeycomb appears to be independent of gravity. This article proposes the structural basis for this.
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Size Effects in the Characterization of Cellular Materials
Key Takeaway: The number of cells in a test specimen composed of cellular structures greatly influences its mechanical response, and the nature of this relationship depends on the unit cell design and the imposed loading condition
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