Inverted Beam

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What’s a Beam ?
Beam is a horizontal element of a
structure and spans between one or more
supports.

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Purpose of Beam
Tying columns together.

Supporting masonry above

Supporting slab above : This is most common function of a beam.

Supporting slab below : This you shall see in a porch or in a sunk portion of the toilet.

Supporting secondary  beams

Suspending accessories:

Electrical luminaries

Electrical cables

Air handling ducts

Suspended ceiling

Supporting water tank above

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The depth of beam
shall always be larger than the width.

This beam is stronger than if beam width is larger than

the depth.

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Types Of Beam (By Function)
Below the plinth( In Substructure)

Tie beam

Ground beam

Plinth beams: At plinth level

Above the plinth( In Super-structure)

Sill beam: Below the window

Band beam

Lintel

Roof beams

Spandrel

Hidden beam

Inverted beam
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Inverted beam : When the slab is below the beam ,
such beam is known as the Inverted beam.

This is usually provided at 3 situations :

1. Sunk slab for the toilet

2.Porch beams

3.Staircase mid landing

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