Shear Modulus
Shear modulus, abbreviated as G, also called modulus of rigidity or shear modulus of elasticity, is the ratio of the tangential force per unit area applied to a body or substance to the resulting tangential strain within the elastic limits.
Shear modulus formula |
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\(\large{ G = \frac { \tau } { \gamma } }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ G }\) = shear modulus | \(\large{\frac{lbf}{in^2}}\) | \(\large{Pa}\) |
\(\large{ \gamma }\) (Greek symbol gamma) = shear strain | \(\large{rad}\) | \(\large{rad}\) |
\(\large{ \tau }\) (Greek symbol tau) = shear stress | \(\large{\frac{lbf}{in^2}}\) | \(\large{Pa}\) |
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