What is the primary function of a beam in structural engineering?

Understanding Beams in Structural Engineering

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To provide aesthetic appeal
To carry loads and distribute them to supports
To act as a decorative element
To increase the height of a building
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which materials are commonly used for constructing beams?
Rubber and fabric
Aluminum and copper
Timber, concrete, and steel
Plastic and glass
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do beams primarily act when loads are applied?
In compression
In bending
In tension
In torsion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of support takes up both vertical and horizontal reaction forces?
Fixed supports
Springs
Pins
Rollers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which support type is characterized by taking up vertical reaction forces only?
Springs
Fixed supports
Rollers
Pins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a real-world example of a beam in a parking garage?
Timber roof rafters
Concrete and steel beams supporting the deck
Glass panels
Wooden floorboards
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do timber roof rafters function in a building?
They increase the building's height
They take up snow, wind, dead, and live loads
They provide insulation
They act as decorative elements
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