Poisson's Ratio Formula:
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Poisson's Ratio is defined as the ratio of the lateral and axial strain. For many metals and alloys, values of Poisson's ratio range between 0.1 and 0.5. It describes how a material deforms in directions perpendicular to the direction of loading.
The calculator uses the Poisson's Ratio formula for solid discs:
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Details: Poisson's Ratio is crucial for understanding material behavior under stress, predicting deformation patterns, and designing mechanical components that undergo rotational stresses.
Tips: Enter all values in appropriate units. Ensure radius of element is less than outer radius. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the typical range for Poisson's Ratio?
A: For most engineering materials, Poisson's Ratio ranges between 0.0 and 0.5, with 0.5 representing incompressible materials.
Q2: Why is this formula specific for solid discs?
A: This formula accounts for the stress distribution in rotating solid discs where radial stress varies with distance from the center.
Q3: What units should be used for input values?
A: Use Pascals for stress, kg/m³ for density, rad/s for angular velocity, and meters for all radius measurements.
Q4: When is this calculation most applicable?
A: This calculation is particularly useful for rotating machinery components like turbine discs, flywheels, and other rotating solid elements.
Q5: What does a negative result indicate?
A: A negative Poisson's Ratio indicates auxetic material behavior, where the material expands laterally when stretched.