Example : Poisson's Ratio A bar made of steel has the dimensions shown below. If an axial force of
P=80is applied to the bar, determine the change in its length and the change in
tdimensions of its cross section after applying the load. The material behav elastically,
E=200GPa,v=0.32. [ANs :
120\mu m;-2.56\mu m;-1.28\mu m]