glossary
Elastic modulus
The relationship between stress and strain in a specified range. Stiffness differs from strength; tensile and flexural moduli are not interchangeable. Names and abbreviations: stiffness modulus; MOE. Related terms: Tensile strength; Flexural strength; Creep. Sources: https://www.iso.org/standard/70513.html, https://www.iso.org/standard/527-1
Sources & further reading
- ISO 178 — flexural properties of plastics ↗ISO · web · 2026-10-17
- ISO 527-1 — tensile properties of plastics ↗ISO · web · 2026-10-17