Which of the following statements is incorrect for stone lintels in reference to support bearing?
- AThe stone lintels shall be well bonded into masonry on either side
- BThe bearing length can be reduced by increasing the thickness of the stone lintelsCorrect
- CThe bearing length on either side shall not be less than depth of the lintel
- DThe bearing length on either side shall not be less than half the width of supporting masonry
Solution
Concept
Bearing of stone lintels
Step-by-step solution
1. The bearing must be not less than the depth of the lintel and half the width of the supporting wall. 2. Increasing the thickness does not allow a shorter bearing.
Explanation
The bearing length is fixed by the code and cannot be traded off with thickness.
Correct answer: B) The bearing length can be reduced by increasing the thickness of the stone lintels