Summary
A study by San Diego State University professor Julio Valdes used Rice Krispies cereal to reveal that highly porous, brittle materials deform differently based on compaction velocity. This discovery introduces a new phenomenon in materials science, showing how such materials react under varying stress speeds, which could impact the understanding and design of similar substances.Parts used in the Rice Krispies Materials Science Study:
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Compaction apparatus (for varying velocity)
- High-speed camera or sensors (for deformation observation)
- Data analysis tools/software
There’s more to the snap, crackle and pop of Rice Krispies than meets the ear. A recent study by San Diego State University civil engineering professor Julio Valdes used the breakfast cereal to discover a new phenomenon in materials science: highly porous, brittle materials can deform in different ways depending on compaction velocity
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Researchers discover a new phenomenon in materials science by observing the compaction of puffed…
