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Deflection
Deflection (camber) - vertical movement of a specific point located on a span structure, support contour or other elements of long-span structures (beam, arches, frames), caused by deformations resulting from force, thermal and other loads and influences, characterizing the structural behavior
Source: "Methodological Documentation in Construction. Methodology for Geodetic Monitoring of the Technical Condition of High-Rise and Unique Buildings and Structures" (МДС 13-22.2009)