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Geological Engineering · Q39

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 39

Q39

What is the typical range of Poisson's ratio for most rocks?

A.
0.1-0.2
B.
0.2-0.4
C.
0.4-0.6
D.
0.6-0.8
E.
2

Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Poisson's ratio is the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain.For rocks, it generally falls between 0.2 and 0.4, depending on mineralogy and porosity.