Using vC=δ2, compute the rigid bar deflection at C:
vC=δ2=F2L2A2E2
=(55,120 N)(700 mm)(320 mm2)(105,000 N/mm2)=1.1483 mm
Backsubstitute to calculate the deflection of the rigid bar at D:
vD=2vC=2(1.1483 mm)=2.30 mm (downward)