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Old 12-04-2006, 08:59 PM
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In terms of deflection or stiffness, the Modulus of Elasticity are within 3% for SS and mild steel. So for similar dimensions and wall thickness, their differences would be negligible (the stainless would actually deflect slightly more).
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