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2.  Introduction
 Types of Beams
 Supports
 Support Reactions

3. BEAM
• Structural member used to carry transverse loads

4.  According to the condition of equilibrium
 According to the geometry
 According to the cross section
 According to the end supports

6.  Roller Support
 Hinged Support
 Fixed Support

7.  Roller Support
◦ Normal Reaction
 Pinned or Hinged Support
◦ Normal Reaction
◦ Reaction Parallel to the surface
 Fixed Support
◦ Normal Reaction
◦ Reaction Parallel to the surface
◦ Moment

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