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Calculates the bulk modulus (K) from two of the three other elastic moduli: Young's modulus (E), shear modulus (G), or Poisson's ratio (\(\nu\)). Assumes 3D material properties.

The relationships used are: $$K = \frac{E G}{3(3G - E)}$$ $$K = \frac{2G(1 + \nu)}{3(1 - 2\nu)}$$ $$K = \frac{E}{3(1 - 2\nu)}$$

Usage

bulk(E = NULL, G = NULL, nu = NULL)

Arguments

E

Young's modulus (Pa).

G

Shear modulus (Pa).

nu

Poisson's ratio (Dimensionless).

Value

Bulk modulus (K, Pa).