Storage modulus is a measure of the stored energy in a material, representing its elastic behavior under deformation. It is a critical parameter in characterizing the viscoelastic properties of materials, indicating their stiffness and ability to recover after stress is removed.

Storage Modulus

Storage modulus

stored energy

elastic behavior

Deformation refers to the change in shape or size of an object due to applied forces or changes in temperature. It encompasses both elastic deformation, which is reversible, and plastic deformation, which is permanent, and is a critical concept in fields such as materials science, geology, and mechanical engineering.

deformation

critical parameter

Viscoelastic properties describe materials that exhibit both viscous and elastic characteristics when undergoing deformation. These properties are crucial in understanding how materials like polymers, biological tissues, and some metals respond to stress, strain, and temperature changes over time.

viscoelastic properties

Stiffness is a measure of an object's resistance to deformation when subjected to an external force. It is a fundamental property in engineering and materials science, influencing the design and functionality of structures and mechanical components.

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