Which of the following is NOT a type of beam?

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  1. Continuum beam
  2. Continuous beam
  3. Overhanging beam
  4. Fixed beam

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Option 1 : Continuum beam
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Explanation:

Different types of beam has been given below:

Fixed beam:

  • It is a beam with ends restrained from rotation.
  • The figure shows a fixed beam subjected to uniformly distributed load throughout,

Continuous beam:

  • It is a statically indeterminate multi-span beam on hinged support.
  • The end span may be cantilever, may be freely supported or fixed supported.

Overhanging beam:

  • It is defined as a beam that has its one or both ends stretching out past its support.
  • It can have any number of supports.

Propped cantilever beam:

  • The propped cantilever beam is a beam with one end fixed and the other end simply supported.
  • It comes under statically indeterminate beams.

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