Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio Formula

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Lateral Strain is the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter. Check FAQs
εL=-(𝛎εln)
εL - Lateral Strain?𝛎 - Poisson's Ratio?εln - Longitudinal Strain?

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0.0186Edit=-(-0.3Edit0.062Edit)
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Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
εL=-(𝛎εln)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
εL=-(-0.30.062)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
εL=-(-0.30.062)
LAST Step Evaluate
εL=0.0186

Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Lateral Strain
Lateral Strain is the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter.
Symbol: εL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Poisson's Ratio
Poisson's Ratio is defined as the ratio of the lateral and axial strain. For many metals and alloys, values of Poisson’s ratio range between 0.1 and 0.5.
Symbol: 𝛎
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between -1 to 0.5.
Longitudinal Strain
The Longitudinal Strain is ratio of change in length to original length.
Symbol: εln
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Longitudinal and Lateral Strain category

​Go Longitudinal Strain using Poisson's Ratio
εln=-(εL𝛎)
​Go Poisson's Ratio
𝛎=-(εLεln)

How to Evaluate Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio?

Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio evaluator uses Lateral Strain = -(Poisson's Ratio*Longitudinal Strain) to evaluate the Lateral Strain, Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio formula is defined as a relationship that describes how materials deform laterally when subjected to longitudinal stress. It highlights the intrinsic connection between lateral and longitudinal strains, illustrating the material's response to applied forces in various engineering and physics applications. Lateral Strain is denoted by εL symbol.

How to evaluate Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio, enter Poisson's Ratio (𝛎) & Longitudinal Strain ln) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio

What is the formula to find Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio?
The formula of Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio is expressed as Lateral Strain = -(Poisson's Ratio*Longitudinal Strain). Here is an example- 0.0186 = -((-0.3)*0.062).
How to calculate Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio?
With Poisson's Ratio (𝛎) & Longitudinal Strain ln) we can find Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio using the formula - Lateral Strain = -(Poisson's Ratio*Longitudinal Strain).
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