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Name |
Bulk Modulus |
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Equation |
K
=
-
V
(
&partial;
p
&partial;
V
)
=
E
3
(
1
-
2
v
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=
E
μ
3
(
3
μ
-
E
)
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Definition of terms |
K = bulk modulus, V = volume, p = pressure, E = Young's modulus, V = Poisson's ratio, μ = shear modulus |
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Comments |
These expressions for the bulk modulus are for an isotropic material. |
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References
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The General Properties of Matter , C J Smith, Edward Arnold Ltd., 1960
The Mechanical Properties of Matter , A H Cottrell, John Wiley & sons, 1964 |
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