Post+and+Lintel

Post and lintel is a simple technique where a horizontal member (the lintel) is supported by two vertical posts at either end. This form is commonly used to support the weight of the structure located above the openings in a bearing wall created by windows and doors. It can be seen as a beam supported by two columns. A lintel is a horizontal beam used in the construction of buildings, and is a major architectural contribution of ancient Greece. It usually supports the masonry above a window or dooropening. As for the materials, a lintel can be made out of wood, stone, steel, reinforced or pre-tensioned concrete. The biggest disadvantage of a post and lintel construction is the limited weight that can be held up, and the small distances required between the posts.