SIMÓN BOLÍVAR UNIVERSITY ID-2125 Post and Lintel Estefanía Salami

Lintel A lintel or header 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 door opening.

Post and lintel Is a simple construction technique, also called "post and beam", where a horizontal member is supported by two vertical posts at either end. This very simple form is commonly used to support the weight of the structure located above the openings in a bearing wall created by windows and doors. The biggest disadvantages to this type of construction are the limited weight that can be held up, and the small distances required between each posts.

Trabeated System Arcuated system In architecture, a trabeated system refers to the use of horizontal beams or lintels which are borne up by vertical posts. It is the opposite of the arcuated system, which involves the use of arches. Trabeated System

Conclusion In architecture a trabeated systems is commonly used for reinforce or decoration of a structure. This technique is a great element that’s been used since the ancient Greece, Roma and Egypt. Nowadays it’s frequently use for the stability of houses and construction in the skeleton or facade of a building.