Beam (structure)

by chinhkuqn Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:59 am

A beam is a horizontal structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. The bending force induced into the material of the beam as a result of the external loads, own weight, span and external reactions to these loads is called a bending moment.
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1 Overview
2 Types of beams
3 Structural characteristics
3.1 Moment of inertia
3.2 Stress in beams
4 General shapes

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