Bulk Modulus in Elastic Constants Formulas

The Bulk Modulus is a measure of the ability of a substance to withstand changes in volume when under compression on all sides. And is denoted by K. Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Bulk Modulus is always negative.

Formulas to find Bulk Modulus in Elastic Constants

fxBulk Modulus given Direct StressGo

fxBulk Modulus using Young's ModulusGo

Elastic Constants formulas that make use of Bulk Modulus

fxDirect Stress for given Bulk Modulus and Volumetric StrainGo

fxVolumetric Strain given Bulk ModulusGo

fxYoung's Modulus using Bulk ModulusGo

fxPoisson's Ratio using Bulk Modulus and Young's ModulusGo

List of variables in Elastic Constants formulas

fx Direct Stress Go

fx Volumetric Strain Go

fx Young's Modulus Go

fx Poisson's Ratio Go

FAQ

What is the Bulk Modulus?

The Bulk Modulus is a measure of the ability of a substance to withstand changes in volume when under compression on all sides. Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Bulk Modulus is always negative.

Can the Bulk Modulus be negative?

Yes, the Bulk Modulus, measured in Stress can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bulk Modulus?

Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Bulk Modulus can be measured.

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