There are many beam patterns one may encounter in the real-world such as simple, fixed, cantilever, propped, etc. This post shows a brief overview of these.
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Common Beams

There are a lot of possible arrangements of a beam. Below are some common beams you might see out there in the real world - all of which are proven effective to carry all sorts of loads; hence, one can adopt these patterns as basis for modeling their structure.

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How Do We Classify Beams?

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The structural beam can be classified into two configurations: simple or compound beam. There's a simple difference between the two. Let's explore both of these arrangements.

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What is a Beam?

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The beam is a long slender member designed to resist loads. It can vary on many properties, but generally, it's a structure that experiences shear and flexural stresses.

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June 5, 2023
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February 23, 2024
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