Young’s Modulus of Common Construction Materials
The following table provides a curated list of Young’s modulus values for common construction materials, taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F).
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| Andesite | 6 - 44 |
| Basalt | 35 - 109 |
| Concrete (1-4 dry) | 21 - 30 |
| Concrete (cinder) | 30 |
| Concrete (lightweight) | 30 |
| Concrete (stone; 1-2-4 mix) | 30 |
| Concrete (high strength) | 30 |
| Concrete (heavyweight) | 30 |
| Diabase | 68 - 105 |
| Dolomite | 70 - 91 |
| Gneiss | 13 - 35 |
| Granite | 40 - 68 |
| Limestone (hard) | 18 - 78 |
| Limestone (soft) | 8 |
| Marble | 23 - 74 |
| Quartzite | 56 - 79 |
| Sandstone (hard) | 39 |
| Sandstone (medium) | 13 - 16 |
| Sandstone (soft) | 0.98 |
| Schist | 15 - 70 |
| Slate | 10 - 110 |
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018.