Structural lintel

[ChiefJeet]

The image shows a cad drawn structural lintel in a section view. Is there a way of embedding this within the door or window specification so it is automatically drawn?

Thanks in advance

[Kbird1]

If you mean in the Shape of the RED Line? then no, if that is a common UK Header for what appears to be a double layer masonry wall? you would need to ask Chief to add it as a Feature Request.

 

M.

[Doug_N]

Just out of curiosity, why would a structural lintel have that shape?  It seems counter intuitive to me.

[Kbird1]

16 minutes ago, Doug_N said:

Just out of curiosity, why would a structural lintel have that shape?  It seems counter intuitive to me.

 

I assumed the Bends are needed for stiffness and the slope was to help run any moisture to the outside of the wall to the weep-holes

but Jeet will need to confirm ( or not) .....

[Smn842]

12 minutes ago, Doug_N said:

Just out of curiosity, why would a structural lintel have that shape?  It seems counter intuitive to me.

 

A clearer example from a random UK supplier site showing the moisture run off and weep joints:

 

 

[Kbird1]

1 minute ago, Smn842 said:

 

A clearer example from a random UK supplier site showing the moisture run off and weep joints:

 

 

 

Thanks Simon, I did not know what name to search to find an Image......  it appears to be insulated as well.

 

M.

[ChiefJeet]

Thanks all for the feedback

 

[Doug_N]

After seeing the illustrations, now I get it.  This serves as the brick lintel in place of the angle iron lintel used in most of North America.  Interesting. 

[VHampton]

That is interesting. It appears to be the ideal flashing method at the openings. Never seen it before. 

 

Regarding the question, the flashing could be illustrated a couple of ways. 

 

Either with 3D solids or moldings. 

 

(They would probably show better in cross section views as solids.)