Which of the following are statically determinate beams?
A)Only simply supported beams
B)Cantilever, overhanging and simply supported
C)Fixed beams
D)Continuous beams

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Statically determinate beams are those that can be analyzed using the equations of static equilibrium alone. Cantilever, overhanging, and simply supported beams fall into this category because their reactions can be determined without needing to consider the deformations of the beam. Fixed and continuous beams are statically indeterminate, as they require additional equations that account for the deformations of the beam to solve for the reactions and internal forces.

Which of the Following Are Statically Determinate Beams