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Stone Lintels

stone lintel over doorway

Stone Lintels are the most common type, especially where stone is abundantly available. The thickness of these are most important factor of its design. These are also provided over the openings in brick walls. Stone lintel is provided in the form of either one single piece or more than one piece.

The depth of this type is kept equal to 10 cm / meter of span, with a minimum value of 15 cm. They are used up to spans of 2 meters. In the structure is subjected to vibratory loads, cracks are formed in the stone lintel because of its weak tensile nature. Hence caution is needed.

Source  TheConstructor.org