So here is the answer, A beam is a structural element or a member that primarily transfers loads imposed along its axis to its supports such as walls, columns, foundation, etc. and the mode of its deflection is primarily by bending.
Now let us come to our main topic i.e. Types of Beam. There are various types of beams that are classified according to the types of support provided, the loading conditions, the shape of the cross-section, types of material used for its construction, etc.
In this article, we are going to discuss each of the topics mentioned above in detail.
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Types of Beam
1. According to end supports condition
- Simply supported beam
- Cantilever beam
- Continuous beam
- Fixed end beam
- Overhanging beam
- Double overhanging beam
2. According to the shape of the cross-section
- I- beam
- T- beam
- C- Beam
3. According to the equilibrium condition
- Statically determinate beam
- Statically indeterminate beam
4. According to the type of material
- Concrete beam
- Steel beam
- Timber beam
5. According to the geometry
- Straight beam
- Curved beam
- Tapered beam
6. According to the casting condition
- In-situ casting
- Precast concrete beam
- Prestressed concrete beam
SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM
CANTILEVER BEAM
Some of the examples of cantilever we see in our daily life are the balconies in a building which are fixed at one end and unsupported at the other end. Some other examples of cantilevers are road directional signs, swimming pool diving boards, and basketball backboard.
CONTINUOUS BEAM
FIXED END BEAM
OVERHANGING BEAM
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