4 Civil Engineering Beams Quiz

The weight or force applied to a structure, such as a building or a bridge.

The system of horizontal elements in a building that supports the weight of the floor above.

The weight of people, furniture, and fixtures within a building.

The process of transferring weight from one part of a structure to another.

A type of concrete structure reinforced with steel bars to increase its strength.

Beams are horizontal structural elements that support loads and transfer them to columns or walls. They are essential for creating floors, roofs, and other horizontal surfaces.

Beams are classified based on their cross-section shape. Common types include rectangular, I-beams, and T-beams. Each shape provides different strength and stiffness characteristics.

Beams are commonly made from materials like steel, concrete, or wood, depending on the load requirements and construction methods.

Beams are typically supported at two or more points along their length, creating spans. These supports help distribute the load and prevent deflection.

Beams play a vital role in building structures. They provide strength and stability to floors, roofs, and other components, ensuring the overall structural integrity of the building.

A structural beam running at plinth level (the base of a building) that is the first beam constructed in the skeletal structure.

Often referred to as a 'Tie Beam'. It is a structural beam running above the plinth, often supporting floor or roof loads and bridging across columns.

A structural beam located below a window opening, providing support at the window level.

A structural beam spanning the width of a building at a specific height, usually for aesthetic purposes or to strengthen the structure.

A beam that spans an opening, often above doors or windows, to support the weight above.

A concrete slab built below the ground level, typically for a toilet or bathroom.

Horizontal structural elements that support the porch roof and transfer its weight to the building.

A horizontal support at the middle of a staircase, providing a resting point for people climbing.

An overhang of a porch roof. The support beams extend past the wall, creating a sheltered area.

A type of horizontal beam that acts as a support element at the edge of a roof or wall, creating a smooth transition between the roof and the wall.

A type of support that allows rotation but prevents any moment from acting on it.

A support that prevents horizontal movement but allows free vertical movement.

The tendency of a structural element to bend or deflect under load.

Forces that act perpendicular to the surface of a structural element.

The way that forces are transmitted and distributed throughout a structure.

A continuous beam is a type of structural element that is supported at multiple points along its length, typically with one hinged support and multiple roller supports.

Hinged supports are used to allow for both vertical and horizontal movement, while also preventing any bending moment at the support point.

Roller supports are used to allow for vertical movement but restrict horizontal movement and prevent bending moments at the support point.

The hinged support at one end of a continuous beam prevents moments from accumulating at that support point.

The multiple roller supports in a continuous beam provide additional support points to distribute the load along the beam's length, ensuring stability.