Using your own word, explain the basic procedure to conduct the Deflection of a Cantilever Beam experiment based on the listed apparatus and Figure 1
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Figure 1: Experimental Setup for Deflection of a Fixed End Beam
Apparatus The apparatus consists of:
. A support frame
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A pair of clamped support
A load hanger
A dial gauge with 0.01 mm accuracy to measuring deflection
Beam specimen with constant depth and width throughout its length
A calliper to measure the depth and width of the beam specimen
A meter ruler or tape measure to measure the span of the beam
A set of weights