The following are the 6 different types of beams based on end supports or restraints:-Ī beam which is fixed at one end and free at the other end is known as cantilever beam, Or from statics point of view a beam with fixed support at one end resisting all the vertical, horizontal and bending moment produced as a result of loading of the beam and is free at the other end is cantilever beam. The sum of all vertical forces is equal to zero and sum of all horizontal forces is equal to zero. You can find out the support reactions for a hinge support by using two equations of equilibrium. However, it does not provide resistance against rotation. It provides resistance against horizontal and vertical forces only. A beam with hinge support is capable of resisting forces acting in any direction of the plane. Hinge support is another type of beam support. In real life the roller support example can be a rubber bearing for a flyover. Such a beam is free to rotate and move along the surface on which it rests. Roller support mean you are giving beam the ability to resist vertical forces only. Here are the common types of beam supports:
If you don’t know what is fixed support – carry on reading.
Such a column gives you beam the fixed support. You can see a column at the end of the beam. A simple example of a beam support is in your home.
