What properties are important?
To name a few, we find it useful to have a materials: Modulus of Elasticity (E), Shear Modulus of Elasticity (G), Poisson's Ratio (μ), and Density. These help us better understand the material we're working with, it's breaking point, it's weight, and it's characteristics.
Table of Material Properties:
| Material Properties | ||||
| Material | Modulus of Elasticity, E (ksi x 103) | Shear Modulus of Elasticity, G (ksi x 103) | Poisson's Ratio (μ) | Density \left(lbs\over ft^3 \right) |
| Aluminum Alloys | 10.2 | 3.9 | 0.33 | 169 |
| Beryllium Copper | 18.0 | 7.0 | 0.29 | 518 |
| Carbon Steel | 29.0 | 11.5 | 0.29 | 490 |
| Cast Iron | 14.5 | 6.0 | 0.21 | 484 |
| Concrete | 2.5-4.5 | - | 0.1-0.2 | More Info |
| Inconel | 31.0 | 11.5 | 0.29 | 536 |
| Magnesium | 6.5 | 2.4 | 0.35 | 121 |
| Molybdenum | 48.0 | 17.1 | 0.31 | 639 |
| Monel Metal | 26.0 | 9.5 | 0.32 | 553 |
| Nickel Silver | 18.5 | 7.0 | 0.32 | 553 |
| Nickel Steel | 29.0 | 11.0 | 0.29 | 490 |
| Nylon | 1.5 | 0.6 | - | 69 |
| Phosphor Bronze | 16.1 | 6.1 | 0.35 | 518 |
| Stainless Steel | 27.6 | 10.6 | 0.31 | 490 |
| Titanium | 16.5 | 6.5 | - | 276 |
| Wood (Douglas Fir) | 1 | - | - | 35-40 |