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The deflection of a beam under load may be measured using a dial gauge for example but may also be calculated.

The equation opposite gives [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_%28engineering%29#Beam_deflection_for_various_loads_and_supports '''Deflection (Δ)'''] of a simply supported beam loaded in the centre.
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'''Where''':

* W = Load
* L = Span
* E = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young%27s_modulus '''Young's Modulus'''] ''( - a measure of how stiff the materials is)''
* I = '''[[Moment of Inertia]]''' ''( - a measure of the capacity of a cross section to resist bending)''



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