What is the name given to the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain?

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Published
2 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Poisson's ratio is defined as the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal (axial) strain in a material subjected to stress. Bulk modulus relates to volumetric elasticity, modulus of elasticity describes tensile stiffness, and shear modulus pertains to deformation under shear stress.

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