RI: Rheology as a Tool for Understanding the Mechanics of Live Ant Aggregations, Part 2
Abstract
An Anton Paarr MCR 501 rheometer was purchased in order to measure rheological properties of biological fluids. Using this machine, we were able to characterize non-Newtonian fluids such as frog saliva, mammalian earwax, feces, blood clots, and fire ants and microgel suspensions..
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510193
Entities
People
- David L. Hu
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation
- United States Army