Shear For and Bending Moment Digram
Beam – Definition and Types Abeam is a structural member used for bearing loads. It is typically used for resisting vertical loads, shear forces and bending moments. Types of Beams: Beams can be classified into many types based on three main criteria. They are as follows: Based on geometry: Straight beam – Beam with straight profile Curved beam – Beam with curved profile Tapered beam – Beam with tapered cross section Based on the shape of cross section: I-beam – Beam with ‘I’ cross section T-beam – Beam with ‘T’ cross section C-beam – Beam with ‘C’ cross section Based on equilibrium conditions: Statically determinate beam – For a statically determinate beam, equilibrium conditions alone can be used to solve reactions. Statically indeterminate beam – For a statically indeterminate beam, equilibrium conditions are not enough to solve reactions. Additional deflections are needed to solve reactions. Based on the type of support: Simply supported beam Cantilever ...