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Beam
Definition:
A supporting member that transfers weight from one location to another.
A structural member, usually horizontal, whose main function is to carry loads transverse to its longitudinal axis.
A structural member, usually horizontal and narrow in proportion to its depth, which supports superimposed loads primarily by its internal resistance to bending. The bending effect at any point in a beam is found by calculating the bending moment. The principal structural materials for beams are: steel, light alloy, timber, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete or composite materials.
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