BEAMS

SUBMITTED TO :-MR. G. S. KALRA

SUBMITTED BY :-PRAVEEN KUMARBRANCH : MEROLL NO. : 2004423

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BEAMS ??? A beam is a horizontal structural member used to support loadsBeams are used to support the roof and floors in buildingsDevices for transferring vertical loads horizontally

Types of Beam Beams are supported in structures via

different configurations

TYPES OF SUPPORTS

SIMPLE SUPPORT

ROLLER SUPPORT

HINGED SUPPORT

FIXED SUPPORT

Types of LoadsW

UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD

GENERAL LOADING

CONCENTRATED

LOAD UNIFORMLY VARYING LOAD

Checking a Beam What we are trying to

check (test)stability - will not fall

overadequate strength - will

not breakadequate functionality -

will not deflect too much

A beam picks up the load halfway to its neighbours

Each member also carries its own weight

spacing

span

this beam supports the load that comes from this area

APPLICATIONS OF BEAMS

In vehicles For making bridgesIn machinesIn houses, buildingsRailway tracks