Transverse strain refers to the deformation experienced by a material in a direction perpendicular to the applied force. It is an essential aspect of material behavior analysis, particularly in understanding Poisson's ratio, which relates transverse strain to axial strain in elastic materials.

Transverse Strain

Transverse strain

deformation experienced by a material

direction perpendicular to the applied force

material behavior analysis

Poisson's Ratio is a measure of the deformation in the transverse direction when an object is stretched or compressed in the longitudinal direction. It is a dimensionless constant that provides insight into the material's elasticity and is crucial in understanding how materials respond to mechanical stress.

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