6G Up
3G Down
Aluminum 6061
Material
Force
Displacement, Max (in)
Aluminum
Aluminum
Polyethylene
Polyethylene
Oak Wood
Oak Wood
3G Down
3G Down
3G Down
6G Up
6G Up
6G Up
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi)
0.2316
0.4593
0.004556
0.008881
0.03330
0.06626
194.485
194.485
99300.000
99300.000
1349.782
1349.782
Density (lb/ft^3
56.123
56.123
169.180
169.180
34.960
34.960
Tensile Strength (ksi)
0.798
5.298
44.993
44.993
5.298
0.798
.36
.36
.83
.83
1.27
Cost Effect ($/lb)
1.27
Aluminum was chosen because of its high relative strength and modulus of elasticity; low deformation, low density for a metal; and moderate cost effect.