deflection; degree of bending deformation
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deflection; the degree to which a structural member bends under load
technicalTechnical term used in engineering, architecture, and physics to quantify the stiffness and load-bearing capacity of beams, columns, etc.
Shè设
jì计
shī师
bì必
xū须
jì计
suàn算
zhè这
gēn根
liáng梁
de的
zuì最
dà大
náo挠
dù度
，
yǐ以
què确
bǎo保
qí其
ān安
quán全
。
The designer must calculate the maximum deflection of this beam to ensure its safety.
Rú如
guǒ果
náo挠
dù度
guò过
dà大
，
zhè这
gè个
xuán悬
bì臂
qiáo桥
kě可
néng能
huì会
yǒu有
tān坍
tā塌
de的
fēng风
xiǎn险
。
If the deflection is too great, this cantilever bridge could be at risk of collapse.
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Cái材
liào料
de的
tán弹
xìng性
mó模
liàng量
shì是
yǐng影
xiǎng响
qí其
náo挠
dù度
de的
guān关
jiàn键
yīn因
sù素
。
The material's modulus of elasticity is a key factor influencing its deflection.