Poisson’s ratio, ν, is a fundamental mechanical parameter that describes the ratio of the lateral to the longitudinal strain of a material under mechanical load. The precise value of the Poisson’s ...

In this study, we show that negative Poisson’s ratio is a feature of several metal plates with the nanometer thickness under finite strain, contrasting to their bulk counterparts that exhibit positive ...

The year is 1981. The scene, the R&D department of a major aircraft company. “Uh, sir?” the young engineer stammers. “Sir? I am concerned about these stiffeners you want to bond onto the skins.” “What ...