Elastic modulus

Elastic modulus is a generic name for a set of parameters that describe the elastic properties of materials:


 * Young's modulus
 * Bulk modulus
 * P-wave modulus
 * Shear modulus
 * 1st Lamé parameter
 * Poisson's ratio

The name Elastic modulus is sometimes used to refer to Young's modulus. This is rather ambiguous and best avoided.