TYPES OF BEAMS – Depending on how they are supported.

According to the types of supports provided for the beams, they are classified as:
1. Simply supported beam.
2. Cantilever beam.
3. Continuous beam.
4. Overhanging beam.
5. Fixed beam.

1. SIMPLY SUPPOETED BEAM:
   This type of beam is supported at both ends consisting of pin support at one of the ends and roller support at the other end.
   
2. CANTILEVER BEAM:
   A beam with one end free and the other end is fixed is called Cantilever.
   
3. CONTINUOUS BEAM:
   A beam which is supported on more than two supports is called a continuous beam.
   
4. OVERHANGING BEAM:
   Overhanging beam is the combination of cantilever and a simply supported beam. This type of beam in which the end portion of the beam extends more from the support. It’s divided in to two types.

A) Single overhanging beam (This type of beam is extended beyond the support at one end only)
B) Double overhanging beam. (This is of beam is extended beyond the support at both ends)

1. FIXED BEAM:
   This type of beam is fixed at both ends it called fixed beam.