Poisson's ratio

parameter of elastic materials: ratio of transverse strain to axial strain

Also known as Poisson coefficient, Poisson number

Named after

Poisson's ratio of a material defines the ratio of transverse strain (x direction) to the axial strain (y direction).

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Item	Property
plane stress	symbol represents
plate with a hole: parameter determination	contains

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