title: THE DETERMINATION OF POISSON'S RATIO BY COMPRESSION TESTS OF CYLINDRICAL SPECIMENS.
abstract: Theoretical basis is presented for determining Poisson's ratio in uniaxial compression tests of cylindrical specimens. A simplified measurement technique and instrumentation for obtaining the required parameters are described in detail. Experimental data for Centennial sweet potato flesh at 72°F and four moisture contents are provided and analyzed to give the time dependent master curve and the time-moisture shift factor; thus, the time and moisture influenced viscoelastic property of Poisson's ratio is completely specified.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N. C., U. S. A.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hammerle
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N. C., U. S. A.
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: McCLURE