more heresy

[Richard Moody]

----------
> From: Hrschm@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: more heresy
> Date: Monday, September 15, 1997 7:46 AM
> 
> In a message dated 97-08-20 10:46:44 EDT, you write:
> 
> << 
>  Estimates of string downforce against the bridges of modern pianos
>  varies from about 0.5% to 1.5% of overall scale tension. 




Is there a formula to compute this down bearing?  I am looking for
one that computes the down bearing of a single string, given its
tension and deflection.
Richard Moody