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Structural glossary
Lintel
A load-bearing element above an opening in a wall.
Technical context
A lintel transfers the relevant loads to the sides. Type, support and connection to the rest of the building follow from the design.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, external wall openings. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What are structural calculations?.
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