Types of beam structure

 Continuous beams. A continuous beam is one that has two or more supports that
reinforce the beam. ...
 Simply supported beams. Simply supported beams are those that have supports at
both end of the beam. The simplest and most commonly used type of beam is the simply
supported beam. As the name suggests, it is supported at both ends and carries the load
across its span. The weight is transferred to the supports, creating upward forces, and the
beam resists bending due to these forces.
 Fixed beams. ...
 Overhanging beams. ...
 Cantilever beam.

The major types of concrete slabs used in construction are one-way joist slab, flat slab, flat plate,
waffle slab, hollow core slab, precast slab, slabs on grade, hardy slab, and composite slab. 2. What
are slab on grade or ground slab? The slab which is cast on the surface of the earth is called a Ground
slab