Expected value of Poison's ratio for a material

[Woody1990]

Hello all

Currently struggle with a question from one of my assignments concerning poisons ratio . The notes given to me are vague and before i start trundling through the internet i was wondering if anyone could explain it ?

 

[berkeman]

Hello all

Currently struggle with a question from one of my assignments concerning poisons ratio . The notes given to me are vague and before i start trundling through the internet i was wondering if anyone could explain it ?

Welcome to the PF.

Well, your textbook should perhaps be clearer than your notes. What does it have to say? And the Internet can be a good source of information. You can start with Wikipedia for simpler stuff like this. Perhaps do some more reading, and if you have specific questions about that reading, please post links to that reading and ask the specific questions. Thanks!

BTW, when you understand the basics about Poisson's Ratio better, and need help with a homework question, you can start a new thread in the Homework Help forums, and fill out the Template that you are provided there. That will include filling out the sections on the Relevant Equations and showing your Attempt at the Solution.

 

[Woody1990]

ahh my apologises i meant my textbook , thank you for the advice .