shear modulus


noun Physics.

a coefficient of elasticity of a substance, expressing the ratio between the force per unit area (shearing stress) that laterally deforms the substance and the shear (shearing strain) that is produced by this force.
Also called modulus of rigidity, modulus of torsion, torsion modulus.

Definition for torsion modulus (2 of 2)

torsion modulus

noun Physics.

Scientific definitions for torsion modulus

shear modulus

See under modulus of elasticity.