Shear modulus
Category: Forces & performance
A material property (G) that measures its stiffness in shear, essential when computing the spring rate.
It appears directly in the spring-rate formula for compression and extension springs. Spring steels have a G around 79,000 MPa; stainless is a little lower, giving slightly softer springs.
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