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Geological Engineering · Q31

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 31

Q31

What is the Poisson�s ratio of a rock?

A.
Ratio of axial to lateral strain
B.
Ratio of lateral to axial strain
Answer
C.
Ratio of stress to strain
D.
Ratio of force to area

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Poisson�s ratio is defined as the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain in a material subjected to uniaxial loading.It typically ranges from 0.1 to 0.3 for rocks.