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Lintels is a horizontal member which is placed across the openings to bear the load of above structure. In a building construction, there are windows or doors for which some space needs to be left. Above that space we can't directly put bricks and Hence, these are used whose some portion lies on sideways bricks and then, it helps to distribute loads. Firstly, be clear that lintels are different from beams . A beam carries the load from slab and transfers it to columns to footing and then, finally to soil. But, lintels carries support of wall above it and then, transfers to adjacent wall portions. What does opening corresponds to? During, openings are left in wall due to doors, windows, cupboards, wardrobes, etc. Lintel on these openings supports the portion of wall situated above the openings and transmit the loads to adjacent wall portions. History of Lintels In classical western construction methods, a lintel is a load-bearing member and is placed over