MAT-33

Bulk modulus K=E/3(1−2ν)

K = E / [3(1−2ν)]. Volumetric stiffness of an isotropic solid.

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ElasticityIsotropic elasticity

Governing equation

K=\dfrac{E}{3(1-2\nu)}

where

E: Young modulus (GPa)
\nu: Poisson ratio (—)
K: Bulk modulus (GPa)

Lecture brief

Historical brief

Hooke (1678), Hall–Petch grain size, Arrhenius activation and Paris fatigue-crack growth are the spine of materials selection. The sheets relate stress, microstructure and life. This sheet (MAT-33 — Bulk modulus K=E/3(1−2ν)) is the form associated with Isotropic elasticity. Working symbols: $E$ , $\nu$ $\rightarrow$ $K$ . The isotropic Hooke tensor has two independents. K relates hydrostatic pressure to volume strain ΔV/V.

Purpose

Purpose: compute

K

from

E

\nu

in Materials via

K=\dfrac{E}{3(1-2\nu)}

K = E / [3(1−2ν)]. Volumetric stiffness of an isotropic solid. Use it when a real materials question must be answered in SI before a code check.

Live realistic example

In symbols

Live case. Given

E = 200.000\,\mathrm{GPa}

\nu = 0.300\,\mathrm{—}

, the governing relation

K=\dfrac{E}{3(1-2\nu)}

yields

K = 166.67\,\mathrm{GPa}

. A cube, a hydrostatic squeeze, a volume tick. Move a slider: the numbers are this situation, not a canned story.

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Inputs

Young modulus E200 GPaPoisson ratio \nu0.3 —

Outputs

Bulk modulus K166.67 GPa

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A cube, a hydrostatic squeeze, a volume tick.

The isotropic Hooke tensor has two independents. K relates hydrostatic pressure to volume strain ΔV/V.

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