Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on lateral strain in a tension member. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that lateral strain is controlled by bulk density.
Strength of MaterialsPoisson EffectMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
lateral strain is zero for all metals
B
lateral strain is controlled by bulk density
C
lateral strain is opposite in sign to longitudinal tensile strain
D
lateral strain is always equal to longitudinal strain
Correct Answer
C. lateral strain is opposite in sign to longitudinal tensile strain
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