Support (structure)

A support can refer to a variety of structures in architecture that includes arches, beams, columns, balconies, and stretchers.

Varieties of support^[1]

Name	Schematic diagram	Simple figure	Restriction			Reaction
			Vertical	Horizontal	Rotation (Moment)	Direction	Number
Movable support			○	×	×		1
Hinged support			○	○	×		2
Fixed support			○	○	○		3
Middle hinge (for axial member)			○	○	×
Middle hinge (for beam member)

References

1. Tatsurō Sakimoto (1991). Kōzō rikigaku. 001. [Structural Dynamics 001]. Kiso doboku kōgaku shirīzu (in Japanese). Morikitashuppan. pp. 36–40. ISBN 4-627-42510-4.

See also

• Lateral support