What is the difference between a simply supported beam and a cantilever beam?
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A
A simply supported beam rests on two supports; a cantilever is fixed at one end and free at the other
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B
A simply supported beam spans three supports; a cantilever spans two
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C
Simply supported beams carry only axial load; cantilevers carry only shear
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D
They are identical in behavior but differ in cross-section shape