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What are lintels?(a) beams provided in foundation(b) beams on roof of building(c) columns above openings in wall(d) beams above openings in wallI had been asked this question during an online interview.The question is from Castellated Beams & Lintels topic in chapter Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct answer is (d) beams above openings in wall

To explain: Beams provided above the openings in WALLS to support masonry that comes in between the opening and slab above are called as LINTELS. It is DESIRABLE that LINTEL is built flush from both the sides of the walls.



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