Elastic Constant Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Elastic Constant (Young's Modulus) is:

\[ E = \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon} \]

Where:

Elastic Constant (Young's Modulus): A measure of the stiffness of a material. It defines the relationship between stress (force per unit area) and strain (proportional deformation) in a material in the linear elasticity regime of a uniaxial deformation.
Stress (σ): The force applied per unit area of the material.
Strain (ε): The proportional deformation experienced by the material.
Significance: High values of Young's Modulus indicate a stiffer material. It is an intrinsic property of a material that is independent of the amount of material or its shape and size.

Let's say the stress (σ) is 200 N/m² and the strain (ε) is 0.01. Using the formula:

\[ E = \frac{200}{0.01} = 20000 \]

So, the Elastic Constant (Young's Modulus) is 20000 N/m².