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Strength of Materials
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Strength of Materials

by P. Purushothama Raj, V. Ramasamy
May 2012
Intermediate to advanced
485 pages
10h 45m
English
Pearson India
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4.1 BEAMS AND SUPPORTS

A structural member that is reasonably long compared to its lateral dimensions, when supported at one or more points, and subjected to forces cause bending of the member in an axial plane is called a beam.

For an efficient functioning of a beam, it should be supported at least at one point. Depending on the type of support, the load-bearing capacity of the beam varies.

There are three types of supports. They are:

  1. Simply supported or roller support
  2. Pinned support or hinged support
  3. Fixed support or rigid support or encastred support.

4.1.1 Simply Supported or Roller Support

It is the simplest form of support. The reaction is normal to the plane of the roller or the support. A beam resting on a wall is a simply supported ...

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