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modulus of elasticity

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modulus of elasticity [′mäj·ə·ləs əv i‚las′tis·əd·ē]
(mechanics)
The ratio of the increment of some specified form of stress to the increment of some specified form of strain, such as Young's modulus, the bulk modulus, or the shear modulus. Also known as coefficient of elasticity; elasticity modulus; elastic modulus.


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The multiXtens extensometer is said to be the only device available which is capable of measuring modulus of elasticity with a resolution of less than 0.
The taper strategy depends on the modulus of elasticity of the web.
Windelberg, On the Effective Young's Modulus of Elasticity for Porous Materials: Microstructure Modelling and Comparison Between Calculated and Experimental Values, J.
 
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