
LINTEL
What is it?
A lintel in a building is a horizontal structural member supported by vertical structural members, or posts. Another term for lintel is beam.
Give me an example!
Have you ever looked closely at a doorway? The top of the door frame runs horizontally across the opening for the door. The top of the door frame is also supported by the sides of the door frame, which makes the top of the frame a lintel.
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