Shear Modulus

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`G = "E" / (2* (1 + nu ))`

`"Modulus of Elasticity (Young's Modulus)"`

`"Poisson's Ratio"`

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vCalc's Shear Modulus equation computes the Shear modulus from its fundamental definition. The Shear Modulus is the constant in a linear torsion-rotation relationship.¹

Inputs

E - the modulus of elasticity
`nu` - Poisson's ratio, which is -(lateral strain) / (longitudinal strain)

See also

Modulus of Elasticity

^ Fundamentals of Engineering. 8th edition, 2nd Revision. National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) - 2001. ISBN 978-1-932613-59-9. pg33