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Young's Modulus
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Young's modulus measures the stiffness of an elastic material, defined as the ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain within the proportional limit.
Example in context
“The design requires a material with a Young's modulus above 200 GPa to minimize deflection.”
“Tasarım, sehim'i en aza indirmek için Young modülü 200 GPa'nın üzerinde bir malzeme gerektirir.”
Where engineers use it
Young's modulus appears in stress-strain analysis, beam deflection calculations, and structural design to ensure stiffness requirements are met. Engineers need it to predict elastic deformation under load.
Synonyms: elastic modulus, tensile modulus
Practice: can you use “Young's Modulus” at work?
A structural engineer is selecting a beam material for a bridge; the deflection limit is strict. They must calculate required Young's modulus from given load and span.
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“We must verify the Young's modulus of the alloy before finalizing the design.”
“Young's Modulus” in 21 languages
| English | Young's Modulus |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Young modülü |
| French | module de Young |
| German | Elastizitätsmodul |
| Spanish | módulo de Young |
| Chinese | 杨氏模量 |
| Arabic | معامل يونغ |
| Portuguese | módulo de Young |
| Russian | модуль Юнга |
| Japanese | ヤング率 |
| Italian | modulo di Young |
| Vietnamese | mô đun Young |
| Hindi | यंग मापांक |
| Thai | มอดุลัสของยัง |
| Indonesian | modulus Young |
| Korean | 영률 |
| Bengali | ইয়ং মডুলাস |
| Dutch | elasticiteitsmodulus |
| Swedish | elasticitetsmodul |
| Finnish | kimmokerroin |
| Ukrainian | модуль Юнга |
Frequently asked questions
What does Young's Modulus mean in engineering?
Young's modulus measures the stiffness of an elastic material, defined as the ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain within the proportional limit. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Young's Modulus?
Young's Modulus is pronounced /jʌŋz ˈmɒdjʊləs/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Young's Modulus used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The design requires a material with a Young's modulus above 200 GPa to minimize deflection.”
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