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Within what range does Poisson's ratio lie for steels?
A0.05 to 0.10
B0.28 to 0.30
C0.45 to 0.55
D0.60 to 0.70
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 0.28 to 0.30
Measured lateral to longitudinal strain ratios for steels fall between 0.28 and 0.30.
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