Effective span for simply supported and continuous beams are as follows:

1) Simply supported beams

The effective span of a simply supported beam shall be taken as the smaller of the distance between the centers of bearing, o

2) Continuous beams

If the width of support is less than 1/12 of the clear span, the effective span shall be taken a

a) For end span with one fixed and the other continuous or for intermediate spans, the effect
b) For end span with one end free and other continuous, the effective span shall be equal to

3) Monolithic frames

In case of monolithic frames, the effective span shall be equal to the distance between intersections of the center lines of the

4) Cantilever beams

The effective length of the cantilever shall be taken as its length to the face of the supports p
ween the centers of bearing, or the clear distance between supports plus the effective depth.

span shall be taken as stated (1) above. If the supports are wider than 1/12 of the clear span or 600

diate spans, the effective span shall be the clear span between supports.
span shall be equal to the clear span plus half the effective depth of the beam or the clear span plus ha

tions of the center lines of the connecting members.

face of the supports plus half its effective depth except where it forms the end of a continuous beam
the clear span or 600 mm, whichever is less, the effective span shall be as follows:
 the clear span plus half the width of the discontinuous support, whichever is less.

of a continuous beam where the length to the center of the support shall be used.
1) Simply supported beams

Center to center distance between supports = 3660 mm

Clear distance = 3345 mm
d effective = 280 mm

Leff = 3625 mm

2) Continuous beams

For end span with one fixed and the other continuous or for intermediate spans
Width of Continuous Support = 400 mm
Leff = 3545 mm

b) For end span with one end free and other continuous
Width of Discontinuous Support = 400 mm
Leff = 3485 mm

3) Monolithic frames

Leff = 3660 mm

4) Cantilever beams

Clear distance = 3345 mm

Width of Continuous Support = 400 mm
Leff = 3545 mm
 Min. of (c/c distance between supports) or (clear distance + d effective)

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The effective span shall be equal to the distance between intersections of

the center lines of the connecting members.

Length from the center of the support to end of beam