A beam is a structural member which is subjected to (a) Axial tension or compression (b) Transverse loads and couples (c) Twisting moment (d) No load, but its axis should be horizontal and x-section rectangular or circular

A beam is a structural member which is subjected to
(a) Axial tension or compression
(b) Transverse loads and couples
(c) Twisting moment
(d) No load, but its axis should be horizontal and x-section rectangular or circular
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b) Transverse loads and couples
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