Isotropic Elastic Constants

Isotropic elastic constants are parameters that describe how a material responds to stress or force equally in all directions, meaning its properties are the same regardless of the direction of applied force. These constants, often including Young's modulus, shear modulus, and Poisson's ratio, quantify the material's stiffness, flexibility, and contraction behavior. In simple terms, they determine how the material deforms or resists deformation under load when its properties are uniform throughout, providing essential insights into its mechanical behavior for engineering and scientific applications.