Gerald.Kloth@ipst.edu writes: >The modulus of elasticity (stiffness, resistance >to deformation) in tension & compression of all steels is nearly the same >at 30,000,000 lbs/sq. in. Actually for steel, E=29,000,000psi, or 29,000ksi. Sorry, its been beat into my head for the past 4 years, I had to throw that in there. Nick Hadiaris 91 SE-R