Computing Poisson's Ratio for AISI 1020 Steel Rod

In summary, the conversation discusses a textbook problem involving a 2 inch diameter AISI 1020 steel rod that is 10 feet long and experiences an elongation of 0.48 inches under an applied load. The question asks how to compute the axial strain in the bar and the Poisson's ratio for the material, given a transverse deformation of 0.0024 inches. The person providing the summary advises the individual to refer to their textbook for equations on strain and Poisson's ratio, and to work out the solutions using the information provided. They also remind them to post such questions in the Homework and Coursework Questions subforum for better assistance.
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If you had a 2 inch diameter AISI 1020 steel rod that is 10 feet long. Under an applied load, the rod elongates by 0.48 inches.
A). How would you compute the axial strain in the bar?
and
B). How would you compute Poisson's ratio for the material, if the transverse deformation of the rod is 0.0024 inches?
 
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bcopher: This is a standard textbook problem. The place to post such questions is the Homeword and Coursework Questions subforum. You are also required to show your own effort if you wish to get help with such questions. We can not provide solutions to textbook problems.

Please read the posting guidelines again.
 
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bcopher said:
If you had a 2 inch diameter AISI 1020 steel rod that is 10 feet long. Under an applied load, the rod elongates by 0.48 inches.
A). How would you compute the axial strain in the bar?
and
B). How would you compute Poisson's ratio for the material, if the transverse deformation of the rod is 0.0024 inches?

Please read one's textbook. I would expected strain is defined in terms of the lengths one is given in the problem statement.

Likewise, Poisson's ratio is defined in one's textbook, and one has sufficient information to determine this quantity.

Please write the equations for strain and Poisson's ratio, and then try to work out the solutions with the information given.

BTW, as Gokul indicated, this thread belongs in the Homework forum (Technology, Engineering, . . .)
 

What is the formula for computing Poisson's Ratio?

The formula for computing Poisson's Ratio is given by the ratio of lateral strain to the corresponding axial strain, or ν = -ε_l/ε_a.

What is AISI 1020 steel rod?

AISI 1020 steel rod is a low carbon steel commonly used in the manufacturing of structural and mechanical components due to its high ductility and machinability.

How is the lateral strain measured?

The lateral strain of a material, ε_l, is typically measured using strain gauges attached to the material's surface and subjected to an applied load.

What factors can affect the Poisson's Ratio of AISI 1020 steel rod?

The Poisson's Ratio of any material, including AISI 1020 steel rod, can be affected by factors such as temperature, stress level, and microstructure.

Why is computing Poisson's Ratio important for AISI 1020 steel rod?

Computing Poisson's Ratio is important for AISI 1020 steel rod as it provides valuable information about the material's behavior under different loading conditions and can help engineers design more efficient and safe structures.

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