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Modulus of elasticity

by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -M, Uncategorized

An imaginary stress necessary to stretch a piece of material to twice its length, compress it to half its length. Values for the individual species are given in megapascals (MPa – equivalent to N/m2), and are based on testing small clear pieces of dry...