Deflections (axial) —

MIL-HDBK-5J, Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures

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e = δ / L (unit deformation or strain)	[1.3.4(a)]
E = f/e (This equation applied when E is obtained from the same tests in which f and e are measured.)	[1.3.4(b)]
δ = eL = (f / E)L	[1.3.4(c)]
= PL / (AE) (This equation applies when the deflection is to be calculated using a known value of E.)	[1.3.4(d)]

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MIL-HDBK-5J, Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures

Last Updated 29 Oct 2026

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e = δ / L (unit deformation or strain)	[1.3.4(a)]
E = f/e (This equation applied when E is obtained from the same tests in which f and e are measured.)	[1.3.4(b)]
δ = eL = (f / E)L	[1.3.4(c)]
= PL / (AE) (This equation applies when the deflection is to be calculated using a known value of E.)	[1.3.4(d)]