elastic modulus

Noun

Meaning

(physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

modulus modulus of elasticity coefficient of elasticity

Hypernyms

modulus

Hyponyms

modulus of rigidity Young's modulus bulk modulus

Examples

The mechanical properties of rigid PVC (uPVC) are very good; the elastic modulus can reach 1500-3,000 MPa. Source: Internet

The material showed ohmic conductivity (lowest resistance ∼22 kΩ). citation citation Properties Strength seeAlso Carbon nanotubes are the strongest and stiffest materials yet discovered in terms of tensile strength and elastic modulus respectively. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

elastic limit elastic loop elastic moduli elastic net regression elastic potential energy elastic properties