Types of beams

Question 1

Tie

Answer 1

Angular support above a beam (eg. store sign on sidewalk view, door opener)

Question 2

Strut

Answer 2

Angular support below a beam (eg. support for shelves in cabinet)

Question 3

Gusset

Answer 3

A flat, plate-like support that is usually triangular (eg. part of a bike, attaches to a beam and pole to support, is a flat plate)

Question 4

How can you strengthen a beam?

Answer 4

1. Change the material
   2.Beam-bonded steel plate reinforcement method

Question 5

What is corrugation?

Answer 5

Folding the beam, or using triangular ridges|supports, is called corrugation

Question 6

How do you add support?

Answer 6

1. Rebar (reinforced bars)
   Rebar helps by resisting both compression and tension
2. Beam: a level structure designed to support a load
   Cantilever beam: a beam that is only supported on one end (eg. diving board)