 ##  [Shear Modulus](/shear-modulus) 

  ##  [Shear Modulus](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/shear-modulus-0) 

  
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Definition

The linear-elastic material constant G (modulus of rigidity) defined as the ratio of shear (tangential) stress to engineering shear strain within the material's elastic regime (τ = G·γ); units: pascal (Pa).