5110728, 229 Pat 3.3 Beams: AR 222-ARCH2288 - Bulding Technology 2 - Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Conerete (1 Storey Building) 3.3 Beams Beams are classified as : 1. a) simple beam 2. b) continuous beam 3. ¢) semi — continuous Simple beam — refers to the beam having a single span supported at its end without a restrain at the support. Simple beam is sometimes called as simply supported beam. Restraint means a rigid connection or anchorage at the support Continuous beam — is a term applied to a beam that rest on more than two supports. Semi-continuous beam - refers to a beam with two spans with or without restraint at the two extreme ends, web reinforcement Web reinforcement is the same as their stirrups used in the beam to hold the reinforcement in its designed position. The web reinforcement is not only intended to hold the reinforcement and provide lateral support but also serves to resist diagonal tension and counteract the shear action on the structure. The vertical stirrups should encircle the main reinforcement and hook bent with a diameter not less than 5 times the diameter of the stirrups at its end and secured properly to prevent slipping of the main reinforcement in the concrete. Precast Beams The shape of precast beams depends upon the manner of framing. The various shapes are: © Rectangular beam © Inverted tee beam © [shaped beam REFERENCES: 1, Fajardo, Max Jr., Simplified Methods on Building Construction 2. Ching, Francis D.K., Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Second Edition, 2012 hitps:tpinstucture.com/courses/39154/pages/3-dot-3-beams?module_tem_id+3733097 we3710723, 229 PM 3.3 Beams: AR 222-ARCH22S8 - Bulding Technology 2 - Construction Drawings in Wood, Steel, and Conerete (1 Storey Builng) htpstpinstructure.com/courses/39154/pages/3-dot-3-beams? module, 22