Formula 11.5

Bulk modulus (using Poisson's ratio and shear modulus)

Input(s)

$\lambda$: Lame (dimensionless)

G: Shear Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

Output(s)

K: Bulk Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{K}=\lambda+2 * \frac{\mathrm{G}}{3} $$

Reference(s)

PetroWiki.org.