Poisson's ratio of concrete: a comparison of dynamic and static measurements

This paper describes static and dynamic tests carried out on a series of concrete specimens to determine the values of Poisson's ratio. Three values of the ratio were determined, the static value and two values derived from the dynamic tests. Where possible the values are related to each other and to other properties of the concrete. Values of the elastic moduli determined from both types of tests are also compared. From the results of the dynamic tests an equation is derived by which the dynamic elastic modulus may be determined from measurements of the ultrasonic pulse velocity.