Beams

This article presents beams in civil engineering and construction. Beams are structural elements used to span distances while supporting loads. They rely on supports and can be made of wood, steel, reinforced concrete, or composites. Beam analysis is essential for ensuring structural safety. Different types of supports exist, such as simple support, hinged support, and fixed support, and their support reactions maintain the beam's equilibrium. Principles such as equivalence, Saint-Venant, superposition of effects, and Navier-Bernoulli are used in beam analysis, enabling their dimensioning.