Poisson's ratio
parameter of elastic materials: ratio of transverse strain to axial strain
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Poisson's ratio
Summary
Poisson's ratio is a mathematical concept[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Poisson's ratio's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3].
- Siméon Denis Poisson is named after Poisson's ratio[4].
- Poisson's ratio is a type of physical quantity[5].
- Poisson's ratio is a type of dimensionless quantity[6].
- Poisson's ratio's Commons category is recorded as Poisson coefficient[7].
- Poisson's ratio's facet of is recorded as elastic modulus[8].
- Poisson's ratio's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[9].
- Poisson's ratio's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-4:2006 Quantities and units—Part 4: Mechanics[10].
- Poisson's ratio's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-4:2019 Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics[11].
- Poisson's ratio's main Wikidata property is recorded as P5593[12].
- Poisson's ratio's studied by is recorded as materials science[13].
- Poisson's ratio's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[14].
- Poisson's ratio's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[15].
- Poisson's ratio's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as 1[16].
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Definition and Type
Poisson's ratio's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3]. Recorded subclass of include physical quantity[5] and dimensionless quantity[6].
Origins
Siméon Denis Poisson is named after Poisson's ratio[4].
Why It Matters
Poisson's ratio has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]