Strength and Stiffness Characteristics

Secant Modulus  |  Shear Rigidity



Poisson's Ratio: The ratio of the lateral strain to axial strain is referred to as the Poisson's ratio of a material. The calculation is based on the physical phenomenon described in the figure to the right.

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Exercise 2

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Secant Modulus  |  Shear Rigidity