Camber refers to

A) downward deflection of a beam.
B) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load.
C) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a live load.
D) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load plus a live load.
E) none of the above.


B) upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load.

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