Different Types of Beams | What is Beam? |

4.2 BEAMS * A beam is a structural element which has one dimension (length) considerably larger than the other two dimensions in the cross section and is supported at a few points. * Types of supports: Simple supports, roller supports—hinged support and fixed support Types of Beams: 1. Determinate Beams: cantilever, simply supported, one end hinged and other on roller, overhanging 2. Indeterminate Beams: both ends hinged, propped cantilever, continuous. Statically determinate beams are the beams, in which all reaction components at supports can be found using the equations of equilibrium only. * Types of Loadings: Concentrated load, uniformly distributed load (UDL), uniformly varying load (UVL) general loading, external moments. Analysis of Pin-Jointed Plane Frames * A pin-jointed frame is a structure made of slender members pin connected at ends and capable of taking loads at joints. * A perfect frame is the one which retains its shape with minimum number of members and can carry load...