Types of Beam Supports | Civil Engineering Interview | Skill-Lync Resources
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What are the different types of beam supports?

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Common beam supports include: fixed support (prevents translation and rotation, provides 3 reactions), pinned/hinged support (prevents translation but allows rotation, provides 2 reactions), roller support (prevents vertical translation only, provides 1 reaction), and simple support (similar to roller). The choice of support affects structural behavior, degree of indeterminacy, and stress distribution.

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