What are different types of Beams?

A beam is a structural element that resists load applied to the beam's axis. It is primarily made up of bending when the pressure is applied, it creates shear forces or bending moments. However, they are characterized based on their support, shape, length, profile, and material.

Types of beams are:

• Simply supported: they are supported at both ends allowing horizontal movement of the beam.
• Cantilever: A structured beam where one end is free and the other is fixed.
• Overhanging: It is the combination of a simply supported and cantilever beam. One or both of end overhang this beam.
• Continuous: Similar to simply supported but it is sustained on more than two supports.
• Fixed end: the beam is fixed at both the end. It doesn’t allow vertical movement and rotation of the beam.