What is Beam in Construction?

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.

02 Beam in Construction

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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.

Beam in construction

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