How to Calculate and Solve for Poisson’s Ratio | Mechanical Properties

The image above represents poisson’s ratio. To calculate poisson’s ratio, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Strains in Directions x (εxand Strains in Directions z (εz).

The formula for calculating poisson’s ratio:

V = εx/εz

Where:

V = Poisson’s Ratio
εx = Strains in Directions x
εz = Strains in Directions z

Given an example;
Find the poisson’s ratio when the strains in directions x is 10 and the strains in direction z is 2.

This implies that;

εx = Strains in Directions x = 10
εz = Strains in Directions z = 2

V = εx/εz
That is, V = 10/2
V = 5

Therefore, the poisson’s ratio is 5.

Calculating the Strains in Directions x when the Poisson’s Ratio and the Strains in Directions z are Given

εx = V x εz

Where:

εx = Strains in Directions x
V = Poisson’s Ratio
εz = Strains in Directions z

Let’s solve an example;
Find the strains in directions x when the poisson’s ratio is 15 and the strains in directions z is 2.

This implies that;

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V = Poisson’s Ratio = 15
εz = Strains in Directions z = 2

εx = V x εz
So, εx = 15 x 2
εx = 30

Therefore, the strains in directions x is 30.

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Calculating the Strains in Directions z when the Poisson’s Ratio and the Strains in Directions x are Given

εz = εx / V

Where:

εz = Strains in Directions z
V = Poisson’s Ratio
εx = Strains in Directions x

Let’s solve an example;
Find the strains in directions z when the poisson’s ratio is 10 and the strains in directions x is 40.

This implies that;

V = Poisson’s Ratio = 10
εx = Strains in Directions x = 40

εz = εx / V
Then, εz = 40 / 10
εz = 4

Therefore, the strains in directions z is 4.

How to Calculate Poisson’s Ratio With Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the poisson’s ratio.

To get the answer and workings of the poisson’s ratio using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Mechanical Properties under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Poisson’s Ratio under Mechanical Properties

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the poisson’s ratio according to the respective parameter which is the Strains in Directions x (εxand Strains in Directions z (εz).

How to Calculate and Solve for Poisson’s Ratio | Mechanical Properties

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Strains in Directions x (εx) is 10 and Strains in Directions z (εz) is 2.

How to Calculate and Solve for Poisson’s Ratio | Mechanical Properties

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Poisson’s Ratio | Mechanical Properties

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the poisson’s ratio and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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