What are basics of beam in Structure?
Structures for instance buildings and bridges consist of a number of components for example beams, columns and foundations all of which act jointly to ensure that the loadings that the structure carries is securely transmitted to the supporting ground below.
Usually, the horizontal beams can be made from steel, timber or reinforced concrete and have a cross sectional form that can be rectangular, T or I shape. The design of such beams can be difficult but is essentially intended to ensure that the beam can safely carry the load it is anticipated to support. This will comprise its own self-weight, the weight of the structure it is supporting and what is often referred to as live load, i.e. the weight of people and furnishings in buildings or the load of road or rail traffic in bridges.
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