1. Carol Linares Fabiana Russo
Post and lintel
Carol Linares
Fabiana Russo

2. Post-and-lintel
1.Introduction
2. What are post-and-lintel constructions?
3. Materials
4. Advantages and Disadvantages
5. Examples
6. Conclusion

3. P O S T A N D L I E l
Introduction

4. P O S T A N D L I E l
Introduction

5. P O S T A N D L I E l
Introduction

6. What are post-and-lintel constructions?
It is a simple architrave, where a horizontal member is supported by two vertical posts at either end.
can be found in: doorways
windows
and the framework of many buildings.
It supports a large amount of weight
Variations: crossbeams, arches and walls added for extra support or as design elements.

7. What are post-and-lintel constructions?
Designed primarily to hold weight, such as a roof or deck, depending on the vertical posts it rests on.
It can support a huge amount of weight, and is effective for reinforcing tall buildings or heavy structures.
The post supports the lintel and its loads without crushing or buckling, so it refers to the vertical support.

8. Materials P O S T A N D L I Wood Metal Stone E
Lintel materials: Brick or stone, weak in tensile strength 
steel for long lintels.
Masonry lintels are especially weak
Post materials: strong in compression.
Stone superior to wood but not to iron, steel,or reinforced concrete
Masonry posts highly efficient

9. Advantages and DisadvantagesP O S T A N D L I E l
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
-Post-and-lintel is the simplest of structural systems.
-Homes constructed with a post and lintel construction method can usually be assembled quicker that other types of construction.
-This construction method is considered more energy efficient than houses constructed using alternative methods because it is easier to insulate the home.
-Homes that are constructed using post and lintel methods have larger interior living spaces than houses constructed using alternative methods.

10. Advantages and DisadvantagesP O S T A N D L I E l
Advantages and Disadvantages
Disadvantages:
- The greatest disadvantage of post-and-lintel construction is the limited weight that can be held up, and the small distances required between the posts.

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Examples
Stonehenge The Parthenon Temple of Karnack

12. Conclusion P O S T A N D L I E l
The Post-and-lintel system has been used since the prehistoric times.
simplicity or by the variety of materials that can be used.

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Sources
“Post-and-lintel” by Marianela Najul at
“Post-and-lintel system” at
“Advantages of Post & Lintel Construction” by Tyler Lacoma at
“Post-and-lintel” at