Question

1. name the types of beams shown below;

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Explanation:

• For part a), a simply supported beam has supports at both ends that allow rotation but not vertical movement.
• For part b), a cantilever beam is fixed at one end and free at the other.
• For part c), an over - hanging beam has a support near one end and extends beyond the support.
• For part d), a continuous beam has more than two supports.
• For part e), a fixed - fixed beam is fixed at both ends.

Answer:

a) Simply supported beam
b) Cantilever beam
c) Over - hanging beam
d) Continuous beam
e) Fixed - fixed beam