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In the formula for calculating the total load supported by a lintel in which total load is given by the expression 0.44 L^2 x t x W /100, W represents _________(a) Unit weight of masonry(b) Total weight of masonry(c) Unit weight of the load(d) Total weight of the loadI got this question during a job interview.This is a very interesting question from Load Bearing Walls in division Load Bearing Walls of Construction & Building Materials

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The CORRECT answer is (a) Unit WEIGHT of masonry

The explanation: When the load is CONCENTRATED, it is supported by lintels. The total supported by a lintel is given by the expression 0.44 L^2 X t x W /100 where L represents the span of the lintel, t represents the wall thickness and W represents the unit weight of masonry.



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