Shear Wave Velocity Calculator

Free calculate s-wave velocity from shear modulus and density. determine seismic wave velocity using v = √(g/ρ).

Input Parameters

Results

Enter parameters to calculate shear wave velocity

Shear Wave Velocity Formula

Formula

v = √(G / ρ)

Where:

  • • v = shear wave velocity (m/s)
  • • G = shear modulus (Pa)
  • • ρ = density (kg/m³)

Typical Values

  • • Steel: ~3200 m/s
  • • Concrete: ~2500 m/s
  • • Rock: ~3000-4000 m/s
  • • Soil: ~200-800 m/s

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