• 

1) Cantilever beam – A beam fixed at one end and free at the other end is known as a cantilever beam.

2) Simply supported beam – A beam supported at it’s both ends is known as simply supported beam.

3) Overhanging beam – A beam having its end portion extended beyond the support, is known as overhanging beam. A beam may be overhanging on one side or on both sides.

4) Fixed beam – A beam whose both ends are fixed, is known as fixed beam.

5) Continuous beam – A beam supported on more than two supports is known as continuous beam.