In the construction is done in various stage. Beam is a horizontal part that withstand vertical loads, shear forces & bending moments. Beam is transferring loads from slab to wall & wall to column.
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Loads on beams:
- Live load
- Dead load
- Self weight load
- Dead load which includes point load for instance column on beam
- Distributed load for setting slab on beam
Load transfer Method in beams:
Beams carry loads that are applied throughout their length to their ends, where they are transmitted to columns or other structural components that provide support.
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