Question
If α is the volumetric strain and l is the longitudinal strain, then find the Poisson’s ratio in terms of a and β.
Solution
Let a wire of length l, diameter d be loaded by force F.
Let dl be the change in length and dV the change in volume, and dD be the change in the diameter.
Volume of wire before the force is applied is,
Volume of wire after the force is applied is,
Change in volume is,
dV = V' - V