S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
LINTEL AND ARCHES
1S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Presented by:
 Mehta Mrunali – 130490106064
 Modi Nagma – 130490106065
 Nakrani Akash – 130490106066
 Nikam Sejal -130490106067
 Pansuriya Prashant - 130490106068
2S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Introduction
 A lintel is defined as a horizontal structural member which is placed across the
opening.
3S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
4S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Lintels are classified into the following types, according to the
materials of their construction:
 [1] Timber lintels
 [2] Stone lintels
 [3] Brick lintels
 [4] Reinforced Brick lintels
 [5] Steel lintels
 [6] Reinforced cement concrete lintels
5S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Timber lintels
 Easily available in hilly area.
 Relatively costly, structurally weak and valnerable to fire.
 Easily decay, if not properly taken care.
6
TIMBER LINTEL
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Stone lintels
 Used , where stones are easily available.
 Consists of a simple stone slab of greater
thickness.
 Due to high cost and its inability to with
stand the transverse stress load.
7
STONE LINTELS.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Stone lintels
8S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Brick lintels
 The brick are hard, well burnt ,
first class bricks .
 Suitable for small span.
 The bricks having frogs are
more suitable.
9
BRICK LINTEL
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Reinforced Brick lintels
 For large spans and heavy loads .
 They are reinforced with mild steel
bars.
 Very common due to durability,
strength and fire resisting properties.
 Joints are filled with cement concrete.
10S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Steel lintels
 Provided at large opening and where the
super-imposed loads are heavy.
 It consists of rolled steel joists .
 Either used singly or in combination of
two or three units.
 Joint with bolts.
11
ROLLED STEEL JOIST
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
REINFORCED CEMENT
CONCRETE LINTEL
 Common in used.
 They may be pre-cast .
 For smaller span, the pre-
cast concrete lintels are
used.
 Depth of lintel depend on
span.
12
R.C.C.
LINTEL
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
 The structure constructed of
wedge shaped block of stones or
bricks ,jointed together with
mortar and provided across the
opening to carry the weight of the
structure above the opening.
13S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
14S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
ELEMENTS OF ARCHES 15S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
The various technical terms used in arches are as follows:-
1)Abutment:-This is the end support of an arches.
2)Pier:-This is support an intermediate
of an arch.
16S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
3)Intrados :-This is the inner curve or surface of an arch.
4)Extrados :-This is the outer curve or surface of the arches.
5)Voussoirs :-The voussoirs or arch stones are the wedge shaped
units forming the arch.
17
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
6)Springing stone:-The springing stone or springer is the first voussoir at
springing level on either side of the arches.
7)Springing line:-This is an imaginary line joining the two springing
points.
8)Crown:-This is the highest point of extrados or it is the highest part of
an arches.
18S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
9)Keystone:-This is the highest central wedge shaped block of an arch.
10)Skew back:-This the surface of the abutment on which the arch rests.
19
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
11)Span:-This is the clear horizontal distance
between the two supports.
12)Rise:-this is the vertical distance between the
two supports.
13)Depth of arch:-This is the perpendicular
distance between the intrados and extrados.
20S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
14)Haunch of an arch:-This is the portion of arch situated
centrally between the key and skew backs.
15)Spandril:-This is the triangularwalling enclosed by the
extrados of the arch, a horizontal line from the crown of
the arch and perpendicularline from the springing of the
outercurves.
21S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
 EVERY ELEMENT OF ARCH REMAINS IN COMPRESSION.
 An arches fail due to:-
1)Crushing of the masonry.
2)Sliding of voussoirs.
3)Rotation of some joints about an edge.
4)Uneven settlement of an abutment or pier.
22S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
 If the compressive stress exceeds the safe
crushing strength of the masonry unit and mortar ,
the arch will fail in crushing.
 The material should be of adequate strength
and size of voussoirs and should be properly
designed to bear the thrust transmitted through
them.
23S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
SLIDING OF VOUSSOIRS
To safeguard against sliding of voussoirs past each
other due to transverse shear ,the voussoirs of
greater height should be provided.
24
ROTATION OF SOME JOINT ABOUT AN
EDGE
Rotation can be prevented ,if the line of
resistance is kept within intrados and extrados.
Also, the line of thrust should be made to cross
the joint away from the edge to prevent the
crushing of that edge.
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
UNEVEN SETTLEMENT OF AN
ABUTMENT OR PIER
Uneven settlement of abutment ,which causes secondary stresses
in arch.
Hence, the abutment which has ultimately to bear all the load
transferred to the arch , should be strong enough.
Also, the arch should be symmetrical , so that unequal settlements of
the two abutment is minimised.
25S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Classification of arches
An arch may be classified according to
their:
1)Material of construction and
workmanship
2)Shape of curve formed by their soffit or
intrados
3)Number of centers.
26S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP
 BRICK ARCHES
*Rough brick arches
*Axed brick arches
*Gauged brick arches
 STONE ARCHES
*Rubble arches
*Ashlar arches
 GAUGED ARCHES
*Precast concrete block arches
*Monolithic concrete arches
27S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
ROUGH BRICK ARCHES
 These arches are built with ordinary bricks, which
are not in wedge shape .
 Also known as “RELIEVING ARCHES”.
 Made up of rectangular brick that are not cut into
wedge shape. Curvature are obtained by mortar.
28S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
AXED BRICK ARCHES
 Bricks are cut to wedge-shape.
 Joints of arches are of uniform thickness.
 Not dress finely so it does not give much
attractive appearance.
29S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
GAUGED BRICK ARCHES
 Accurately prepared to wedge shape.
 Specially shaped bricks known as “RUBBER BRICKS” are used .
 The lime putty is used for binding the blocks.
30S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
RUBBLE ARCHES
 Made of rubble stones, which are hammer dressed, roughly
to the shape and size of voussoirs of the arch and fixed in
cement mortar.
 These arches are used for small span upto 1 m.
31S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
ASHLAR ARCHES
 Stones are cut to proper shape of voussoirs
and are fully dressed, properly joint with
cement or lime.
 The voussoirs made of full thickness of the
arch.
32S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK ARCHES
 Used for small openings in
building.
 The voussoirs, in the form of
cement concrete blocks are
prepared in special moulds .
 Generally , the concrete blocks
are used without reinforcement.
33S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
MONOLITHIC CONCRETE ARCHES
 Constructed from cast-in-situ concrete
,either plain or reinforced , depending
upon the span and magnitude of loading.
 Quit suitable for larger span (3.0 m).
 The curing is done 2 to 4 weeks.
34S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
Classification according to shape
 Flat arch
 Segmental arch
 Semi-circular arch
 Relieving arch
 Dutch or French arch
35S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
FLAT ARCH
 Acts like a lintel, when it provided
over the opening .
 Joints radiated to center.
 Used only for light loads only.
 Span up to 1.50 m.
36S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
SEGMENTAL ARCH
 Segmental in shape and provided over the
openings .
 Joints radiate from a center of arch, which
lies below the springing line.
 Provided over lintel.
37S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
SEMI-CIRCULAR ARCH
 The shape of the curve given to the arch soffit is semi-
circular.
 The center of the arch lies on the springing line.
38S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
SEMI-CIRCULAR ARCH
39S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
RELIEVING ARCH
 When wooden lintel is provided over
the wider opening, a brick relieving arch
is constructed above the lintel.
 Relieving the load of masonry over
lintel.
40S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
DUTCH OR FRENCH ARCH
 Similar to the flat arch in design, but differs in shape and
method of construction.
 Suitable for small opening.
41S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON
NUMBER OF CENTRES
 One centred arch.
 Two centred arch.
 Three centred arch.
 Four centred
arch.
 Five centred arch.
42S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
ONE CENTRED ARCH
 Segmental, semi circular, flat arches come under this
category.
 Sometime , a perfectly circular arch known as bull’s eye
arch ,provided for circular window.
43S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
TWO CENTRED ARCH
 Pointed, semi-elliptical arches come under this category.
44S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
THREE CENTRED ARCH
 Elliptical arches come under
this category.
 O1,O2 and O3 are the center.
45
O1
O2
O3
S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
FOUR CENTRED ARCH
 It has four center.
 Venetian arch is typical example
of this type.
46S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
FIVE CENTRED ARCH
 This type of arch ,having five centre's ,gives good semi-
elliptical shape.
47S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
48S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.

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lintel and arches for building construction

  • 1. S.N.P.I.T.& R.C. LINTEL AND ARCHES 1S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 2. Presented by:  Mehta Mrunali – 130490106064  Modi Nagma – 130490106065  Nakrani Akash – 130490106066  Nikam Sejal -130490106067  Pansuriya Prashant - 130490106068 2S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 3. Introduction  A lintel is defined as a horizontal structural member which is placed across the opening. 3S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 5. Lintels are classified into the following types, according to the materials of their construction:  [1] Timber lintels  [2] Stone lintels  [3] Brick lintels  [4] Reinforced Brick lintels  [5] Steel lintels  [6] Reinforced cement concrete lintels 5S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 6. Timber lintels  Easily available in hilly area.  Relatively costly, structurally weak and valnerable to fire.  Easily decay, if not properly taken care. 6 TIMBER LINTEL S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 7. Stone lintels  Used , where stones are easily available.  Consists of a simple stone slab of greater thickness.  Due to high cost and its inability to with stand the transverse stress load. 7 STONE LINTELS.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 9. Brick lintels  The brick are hard, well burnt , first class bricks .  Suitable for small span.  The bricks having frogs are more suitable. 9 BRICK LINTEL S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 10. Reinforced Brick lintels  For large spans and heavy loads .  They are reinforced with mild steel bars.  Very common due to durability, strength and fire resisting properties.  Joints are filled with cement concrete. 10S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 11. Steel lintels  Provided at large opening and where the super-imposed loads are heavy.  It consists of rolled steel joists .  Either used singly or in combination of two or three units.  Joint with bolts. 11 ROLLED STEEL JOIST S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 12. REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE LINTEL  Common in used.  They may be pre-cast .  For smaller span, the pre- cast concrete lintels are used.  Depth of lintel depend on span. 12 R.C.C. LINTEL S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 13.  The structure constructed of wedge shaped block of stones or bricks ,jointed together with mortar and provided across the opening to carry the weight of the structure above the opening. 13S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 15. ELEMENTS OF ARCHES 15S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 16. The various technical terms used in arches are as follows:- 1)Abutment:-This is the end support of an arches. 2)Pier:-This is support an intermediate of an arch. 16S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 17. 3)Intrados :-This is the inner curve or surface of an arch. 4)Extrados :-This is the outer curve or surface of the arches. 5)Voussoirs :-The voussoirs or arch stones are the wedge shaped units forming the arch. 17 S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 18. 6)Springing stone:-The springing stone or springer is the first voussoir at springing level on either side of the arches. 7)Springing line:-This is an imaginary line joining the two springing points. 8)Crown:-This is the highest point of extrados or it is the highest part of an arches. 18S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 19. 9)Keystone:-This is the highest central wedge shaped block of an arch. 10)Skew back:-This the surface of the abutment on which the arch rests. 19 S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 20. 11)Span:-This is the clear horizontal distance between the two supports. 12)Rise:-this is the vertical distance between the two supports. 13)Depth of arch:-This is the perpendicular distance between the intrados and extrados. 20S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 21. 14)Haunch of an arch:-This is the portion of arch situated centrally between the key and skew backs. 15)Spandril:-This is the triangularwalling enclosed by the extrados of the arch, a horizontal line from the crown of the arch and perpendicularline from the springing of the outercurves. 21S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 22.  EVERY ELEMENT OF ARCH REMAINS IN COMPRESSION.  An arches fail due to:- 1)Crushing of the masonry. 2)Sliding of voussoirs. 3)Rotation of some joints about an edge. 4)Uneven settlement of an abutment or pier. 22S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 23.  If the compressive stress exceeds the safe crushing strength of the masonry unit and mortar , the arch will fail in crushing.  The material should be of adequate strength and size of voussoirs and should be properly designed to bear the thrust transmitted through them. 23S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 24. SLIDING OF VOUSSOIRS To safeguard against sliding of voussoirs past each other due to transverse shear ,the voussoirs of greater height should be provided. 24 ROTATION OF SOME JOINT ABOUT AN EDGE Rotation can be prevented ,if the line of resistance is kept within intrados and extrados. Also, the line of thrust should be made to cross the joint away from the edge to prevent the crushing of that edge. S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 25. UNEVEN SETTLEMENT OF AN ABUTMENT OR PIER Uneven settlement of abutment ,which causes secondary stresses in arch. Hence, the abutment which has ultimately to bear all the load transferred to the arch , should be strong enough. Also, the arch should be symmetrical , so that unequal settlements of the two abutment is minimised. 25S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 26. Classification of arches An arch may be classified according to their: 1)Material of construction and workmanship 2)Shape of curve formed by their soffit or intrados 3)Number of centers. 26S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 27. CLASSIFICATION BASED ON MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP  BRICK ARCHES *Rough brick arches *Axed brick arches *Gauged brick arches  STONE ARCHES *Rubble arches *Ashlar arches  GAUGED ARCHES *Precast concrete block arches *Monolithic concrete arches 27S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 28. ROUGH BRICK ARCHES  These arches are built with ordinary bricks, which are not in wedge shape .  Also known as “RELIEVING ARCHES”.  Made up of rectangular brick that are not cut into wedge shape. Curvature are obtained by mortar. 28S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 29. AXED BRICK ARCHES  Bricks are cut to wedge-shape.  Joints of arches are of uniform thickness.  Not dress finely so it does not give much attractive appearance. 29S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 30. GAUGED BRICK ARCHES  Accurately prepared to wedge shape.  Specially shaped bricks known as “RUBBER BRICKS” are used .  The lime putty is used for binding the blocks. 30S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 31. RUBBLE ARCHES  Made of rubble stones, which are hammer dressed, roughly to the shape and size of voussoirs of the arch and fixed in cement mortar.  These arches are used for small span upto 1 m. 31S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 32. ASHLAR ARCHES  Stones are cut to proper shape of voussoirs and are fully dressed, properly joint with cement or lime.  The voussoirs made of full thickness of the arch. 32S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 33. PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK ARCHES  Used for small openings in building.  The voussoirs, in the form of cement concrete blocks are prepared in special moulds .  Generally , the concrete blocks are used without reinforcement. 33S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 34. MONOLITHIC CONCRETE ARCHES  Constructed from cast-in-situ concrete ,either plain or reinforced , depending upon the span and magnitude of loading.  Quit suitable for larger span (3.0 m).  The curing is done 2 to 4 weeks. 34S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 35. Classification according to shape  Flat arch  Segmental arch  Semi-circular arch  Relieving arch  Dutch or French arch 35S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 36. FLAT ARCH  Acts like a lintel, when it provided over the opening .  Joints radiated to center.  Used only for light loads only.  Span up to 1.50 m. 36S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 37. SEGMENTAL ARCH  Segmental in shape and provided over the openings .  Joints radiate from a center of arch, which lies below the springing line.  Provided over lintel. 37S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 38. SEMI-CIRCULAR ARCH  The shape of the curve given to the arch soffit is semi- circular.  The center of the arch lies on the springing line. 38S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 40. RELIEVING ARCH  When wooden lintel is provided over the wider opening, a brick relieving arch is constructed above the lintel.  Relieving the load of masonry over lintel. 40S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 41. DUTCH OR FRENCH ARCH  Similar to the flat arch in design, but differs in shape and method of construction.  Suitable for small opening. 41S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 42. CLASSIFICATION BASED ON NUMBER OF CENTRES  One centred arch.  Two centred arch.  Three centred arch.  Four centred arch.  Five centred arch. 42S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 43. ONE CENTRED ARCH  Segmental, semi circular, flat arches come under this category.  Sometime , a perfectly circular arch known as bull’s eye arch ,provided for circular window. 43S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 44. TWO CENTRED ARCH  Pointed, semi-elliptical arches come under this category. 44S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 45. THREE CENTRED ARCH  Elliptical arches come under this category.  O1,O2 and O3 are the center. 45 O1 O2 O3 S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 46. FOUR CENTRED ARCH  It has four center.  Venetian arch is typical example of this type. 46S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.
  • 47. FIVE CENTRED ARCH  This type of arch ,having five centre's ,gives good semi- elliptical shape. 47S.N.P.I.T.& R.C.