Poisson's Ratio

mat-poissons-ratio

Poisson's Ratio

materials

Stress & Strain

\nu = -\frac{\varepsilon_{transverse}}{\varepsilon_{axial}}

Ratio of lateral to axial strain

Small strains; typical values depend on material

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  {
    "symbol": "ν",
    "name": "Poisson's Ratio",
    "unit": "",
    "siUnit": ""
  },
  {
    "symbol": "εₜ",
    "name": "Transverse Strain",
    "unit": "",
    "siUnit": ""
  },
  {
    "symbol": "εₐ",
    "name": "Axial Strain",
    "unit": "",
    "siUnit": ""
  }
]

ν, εₜ, εₐ

poisson, ratio, lateral, contraction

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