Beams and Gerber Trusses

This lecture covers the pre-dimensioning of a concrete beam, focusing on the forces, reinforcement quantity, and material strength. It discusses the impact of placing reinforcements on multiple levels and the resulting changes in compression and traction forces. The lecture also includes the analysis of Gerber beams and trusses, with a glossary of terms related to structural courses and materials. Students are guided through applets for pre-dimensioning beams and solving structural problems. The session emphasizes iterative work and precision in calculations to achieve accurate results.