Youngs and Shear modulus

Jorgen,

many thanks for your reply.

Just to close this thread, what would then the most rigorous way of determining the shear modulus relaxation be?

There are a number of shear tests I have seen mentioned (double shear,quadruple shear, etc) and I am not sure which one would be the best.

All the best

Muzialis

I dont know what is the best shear test. I personally like the double shear lap test since it keeps the specimen aligned correctly. Another nice option is torsion.

- Jorgen

Jorgen,

thanks for your reply.

My question was badly posed indeed, certainly there is not a best test.

I am just trying to understand which one replicates shear as seen on my component more faithfully.

My concern with the torsion test is that if the shear strehgth is looked at, then the result woudl be affected by the fact large deformation torsion implies noraml stresses as well.

But your reply is good food for thought.

Have a nice day

Regards

Muzialis

Jorgen,

thanks for your reply.

My question was badly posed indeed, certainly there is not a best test.

I am just trying to understand which one replicates shear as seen on my component more faithfully.

My concern with the torsion test is that if the shear strehgth is looked at, then the result woudl be affected by the fact large deformation torsion implies noraml stresses as well.

But your reply is excellent food for thought.

Have a nice day

Regards

Muzialis