Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen
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Chapter 31, Problem 31.1Q
To determine
The twofeatures that define a simple beam.
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A beam can be classified as a simple beam and a complex beam. The first main feature which differentiates a simple beam from a complex beam is that a simple beam carries uniform load which is evenly distributed over the entire beam. The second feature is that a simple beam is supported on both ends and each support bears half of the total load acting on the beam.
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