A uniform circular bar with diameter d and length l stretches by an extension e when subjected to a tensile force. What is the deflection at the midpoint of the bar when the same load is applied there?

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17 Jan 2019
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When a uniform circular bar of diameter d and length l extends by e under tensile load, the deflection at its midpoint under the same load is given by el²/3d². This formula accounts for the bending behavior and elongation under the applied force.

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