The type of strain that results is a function of the stress that is applied. For example, a tensile stress (σ) will produce a tensile strain (ε).
The nominal tensile strain:
The nominal lateral strain:
Poisson’s ratio:
The type of strain that results is a function of the stress that is applied. For example, a tensile stress (σ) will produce a tensile strain (ε).
The nominal tensile strain:
The nominal lateral strain:
Poisson’s ratio: