what is beam? types of beam in details.

what is Beam?

• The horizontal structural member used to carry vertical load, shear load and horizontal load also is known as Beam. It is a major and important component of building structure. It is used in major construction like trusses, bridges etc.  

BEAM

According to requirements different beams are used in different conditions. For example Cantilever beam, Overhanging beam etc.

Types of Beam:

Beams are of different types but in this article we divided types of of beam in three criteria so that you can understand and learn easily and quickly.

According to end support:

1.Simply supported beam

2.Continuous beam

3.Overhanging beam

4.Cantilever beam

5.Fixed beam

1. Simply supported Beam:                   The beam which are resting freely on its support at its both ends are known as Simply supported beam.

simply supported beam

2. Fixed Beams:

The beams which are fixed at its both ends are known as Fixed beam. It is commonly used in trusses and other structure.

fixed beam

3. Continuous Beam:

This beam is similar to simply supported beam but more than two support are provided. It is used in large concrete bridges where length of bridge is too much.

continuous beam

4. Overhanging Beam:

Overhanging beams are combination of simply supported beam and cantilever beam. Due to one or both ends of this beam is overhang, this beam is called overhanging beam.

overhanging beam

5. Cantilever Beam:

One end of this beam is fixed and other end is free. This is a popular type of beam mostly used in Trusses, Bridges and other structures.

cantilever beam

According to cross section:

1. I-BEAM

2. T-BEAM

1. I-BEAM:

Cross section of this beam is I-section that’s why this beam is known as I-BEAM.

i beam

           2. T-BEAM:

 Cross section of this beam is t-section that’s why this beam is known as T-BEAM.

t beam

According to geometry:

1.Straight Beam: Shape of beams are straight.

2.Curved Beam: Shape of beams are curved.

3.Tapper Beam:  Shape of beams are tapper.

             

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