Why and where the lintel beams are used
What is Lintel beam?
A lintel is a type of beam which support the above wall when openings like doors, windows etc.The main function of the lintel is to take loads coming from above wall and transfer the same toits load to the side walls.
Types of Lintel Beams:
Lintels are classified into the following types according to the materials of their construction:
What is Lintel beam?
A lintel is a type of beam which support the above wall when openings like doors, windows etc.The main function of the lintel is to take loads coming from above wall and transfer the same toits load to the side walls.
Types of Lintel Beams:
Lintels are classified into the following types according to the materials of their construction:
- Timber lintel
- Stone lintel
- Reinforced concrete lintel
- Brick lintel
- Reinforced brick lintel
- Steel lintel
- To support the walls above the openings like doors, windows etc.
- To provide a safeguard of the windows and doors.
- To withstand the imposed loads coming from above bricks or block including the roofing members.
- To transfer its load to the side walls.
- Sometimes lintels are used as architectural aesthetic