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A continuous beam, i.e. a beam that has more than two supports, is statically indeterminate. The reactions in the supports of a continuous beam cannot be obtained with the equations of static equilibrium only. For the calculation of the reactions in the supports each section is considered as an independent beam.

Bench-top model to investigate the behavior of a continuous beam under various load conditions.

The teaching hardware includes a rigid beam and a flexible beam, a backboard and three load cell piers which measure vertical reactions. To perform beam experiments, students mount the beams on the load cells in various arrangements, and load the beams.