Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The Poisson's ratio for steel varies from
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
0.23 to 0.27
B
0.25 to 0.33
C
0.31 to 0.34
D
0.32 to 0.42
Correct Answer
B. 0.25 to 0.33
Why is this the answer?
Poisson's ratio for steel is about 0.25–0.33 (commonly taken as 0.3).
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