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The Modulus of Elasticity formula calculates a material's resistance to deformation when subjected to stress. For a disc under radial strain, it relates radial stress, circumferential stress, Poisson's ratio, and radial strain.
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Explanation: The formula calculates the modulus of elasticity by accounting for the combined effects of radial and circumferential stresses, adjusted by Poisson's ratio, and divided by the radial strain.
Details: Accurate calculation of modulus of elasticity is crucial for material characterization, structural design, and predicting material behavior under various loading conditions.
Tips: Enter all values in appropriate units. Radial and circumferential stresses should be in Pascal, Poisson's ratio as a dimensionless value between 0.1-0.5, and radial strain as a dimensionless value.
Q1: What is the typical range for modulus of elasticity?
A: Modulus of elasticity values vary widely by material, from about 1 GPa for rubbers to over 200 GPa for steels.
Q2: Why is Poisson's ratio important in this calculation?
A: Poisson's ratio accounts for the lateral contraction/expansion that occurs when a material is stretched/compressed, affecting the stress distribution.
Q3: What units should be used for input values?
A: Stresses should be in Pascal, Poisson's ratio is dimensionless, and radial strain is dimensionless.
Q4: Can this formula be used for all materials?
A: This formula is specifically for calculating modulus of elasticity in discs under radial strain conditions.
Q5: What if the radial strain is zero?
A: The formula becomes undefined when radial strain is zero, as division by zero is mathematically undefined.