Mnemonics, Properties, Poisson_Ratio


CodePoisson_Ratio
NamePoisson's Ratio
Parents Property > Ratio
DescriptionRatio of the transverse contraction of a body to its longitudinal extension when stretched. Typical values in minerals are from 0.15 to 0.3 (Carbonates:0.15, Sandstones:0.2, Shales:0.25).



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