Type of Beams Designed and used in the Construction of Structures
Tie Beam:
The beam which ties two footings from one face of footing to the other face of footing with linear (straight) length is called as Tie beam.
Strap Beam:
The beam which ties two footings from one face of footing to another face of footing with inclined length or with an angle is called as Strap beam.
Plinth Beam or Ground Beam:
The beam which ties two columns from one face of column to another face of the Column is called as plinth beam.
Plinth beams are casted above natural ground level (N.G.L) and below building ground level (B.G.L).
Drop beam & Inverted Beam:
Beams under the Slab are called as Drop beams and if they are inverted, then they are called as Inverted beams.
Concealed Beam or Hidden Beam:
The beam which supports the slab within the thickness of the slab is called as concealed beam
Cantilever Beam:
The beam supported on one end and free on other end is called as Cantilever beam
Tie Beam:
The beam which ties two footings from one face of footing to the other face of footing with linear (straight) length is called as Tie beam.
Strap Beam:
The beam which ties two footings from one face of footing to another face of footing with inclined length or with an angle is called as Strap beam.
Plinth Beam or Ground Beam:
The beam which ties two columns from one face of column to another face of the Column is called as plinth beam.
Plinth beams are casted above natural ground level (N.G.L) and below building ground level (B.G.L).
Drop beam & Inverted Beam:
Beams under the Slab are called as Drop beams and if they are inverted, then they are called as Inverted beams.
Concealed Beam or Hidden Beam:
The beam which supports the slab within the thickness of the slab is called as concealed beam
Cantilever Beam:
The beam supported on one end and free on other end is called as Cantilever beam
