Youngs Modulus

Description

The modulus of elasticity defines the relationship between uniformly distributed normal stress and the resulting normal strain , i.e

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Typical values include:

In structures the Young's modulus has importance in calculated the deflection or extension of beams due to applied loads, enabling an induced stress to be converted into a strain. As strain is defined as the (change of length)/(original length), then the movement of the structural member can be calculated.