P O I S S O N ' S R AT I O O F

CONCRETE

Presented By:
Afroz Wahid Bhati C004
Saud Rashid Qureshi C022
 SUB TOPIC

• Poisson’s ratio : Definition

• Effect of Poisson Ratio
• What is poisson's ratio of concrete?
• Procedure of poisson ratio of concrete
• Conclusion of poisson's ratio
D E F I N AT I O N

 WHAT IS MEAN OF POISSON'S RATIO

When a homogeneous material is loaded within its elastic limit, the ratio of the lateral
strain to the linear strain is constant and is known as poisson's ratio.
It is denoted by 'µ'or 1/m
 Formula of poisson's ratio
E F F E C T S O F P O I S S O N R AT I O

• Poisson’s Effect: The material when stretched in one particular

dimension will compress in the direction perpendicular to the force
applied and vice versa. The measurement of this is given with the
Poisson's ratio. Poisson's ratio is used to explain this phenomenon. For
example, Thinning of a rubber band when stretched.
W H AT I S P O I S S O N ' S R AT I O O F C O N C R E T E ?

1. The value of concrete Poisson’s ratio is possible to vary based on the type of
specimen (dry, wet, or saturated), and loading conditions.

2. Comparatively, Poisson’s ratio of concrete under static loads is lower than that of
concrete upon which dynamic loads are applied.

3. The concrete Poisson’s ratio under dynamic loads varies mostly between 0.15 to 0.25.

4. By and large, it ranges from 0.1 for high strength concrete to 0.2 for low strength
concrete.

5. For design of concrete structures, the most common value of concrete Poisson’s ratio
is taken as 0.2.

6. Poisson's ratio of concrete is constant up to about 70% of strength.

P I O S S O N ' S R AT I O O F C O N C R E T E .
The Poisson ratio of concrete is a very important parameter in stress and strain calculations. It represents the relationship between
stress and strain.
• The Poisson ratio cannot be obtained from the direct relationship between stress and strain. There is a principle to calculating
the Poisson’s ratio. This was invented by the French Mathematician Simeon Poisson.
• The Passions ratio can be calculated from the following equation as proposed by Simeon Poisson.

• ν = Longitudinal Strain / Lateral Strain

• When a member is strained longitudinally, strain in the transverse direction will be developed. The ratio between the
longitudinal and transverse is calculated as Poisson’s ratio.
• When we calculate the Longitudinal stress, a part of it will be transferred as transverse stress. This relationship is built through
the Poisson ratio. If the longitudinal stress of a section remains the same, there is no requirement of having a poison ratio.
• The concrete Poisson ratio is generally in the range of 0.1 – 0.2.

• The Poisson ratio is considered in determining the deflection and stress development in engineering calculations. This is used
as a Constance when we calculate the stresses and deflection of elements such as beams, plates, shells, etc.
• The above figure was obtained from the research publication “The Effect of Mix Proportions and Method of Testing on
Poisson’s Ratio for Mortars and Concretes”. As it appears, the concrete Poisson ratio varies with time. Though a high Poisson
ratio is indicated at the initial stage of the concrete, the time it can be observed is a rapid drop.
C O N C L U S I O N O F P O I S S O N R AT I O
Aluminum 0.334
Aluminum, 2024- 0.32
• This concluded that Poisson’s ratio is defined as T4
the ratio between two strains that are lateral and Aluminum, 6061- 0.35
T6
longitudinal within the elastic limit. It is Beryllium Copper 0.285
also demonstrated that when a solid is weighted Brass, 70-30 0.331
Brass, cast 0.357
within an elastic limit the ratio provides a constant Bronze 0.34
value. The poisson's ratio of concrete varies Clay 0.41
Concrete 0.1 - 0.2
between 0.1 to 0.2 . Copper 0.355
REFERENCES

• https://youtu.be/hBnzrBhnzVo

• https://youtu.be/
tuOlM3P7ygA