Andrew, I presume that you can first calculate the force between two fingers by evaluating the Maxwell stress on either of the beam. Then it becomes a "simple" problem for bending of one beam anchored on one side under stress. Searching for any handbook for beam bending, you should be able to find the equation and solutions of the deflection (which I presume you are interested in) of the beam. Ning Wu The Department of Chemical Engineering Princeton University New Jersey 08544