Mechanics of Porous, Brittle Material

Mechanics of Porous, Brittle MaterialTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 219, Segment 2

Jan 27, 2016 • 14m

Guest: Julio Valdes, PhD, Civil Engineering Professor at San Diego State University San Diego State University Civil Engineering Professor Julio Valdes has spent a lot of time in the physics lab listening to the crackle of puffed rice in order to learn more about what happens in avalanches and manufacturing processes where crunchy stuff gets smashed.

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