Join

Join TheConstructor to ask questions, answer questions, write articles, and connect with other people. When you join you get additional benefits.

Have an account? Log in
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
or use


Have an account? Log in Now

Log in

Log in to TheConstructor to ask questions, answer people’s questions, write articles & connect with other people. When you join you get additional benefits.

Join Here

Join for free or log in to continue reading...

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
or use


Forgot Password?

Don't have account, Join Here

Forgot Password

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.

Have an account? Log in Now

Sorry, you do not have permission to ask a question, You must log in to ask a question. Join now!

Join for free or log in to continue reading...

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
or use


Forgot Password?

Don't have account, Join Here
Join now!
The Constructor Logo The Constructor Logo
Log inJoin

The Constructor

The Constructor Navigation

  • Articles
    • Recent Articles
    • Popular Articles
    • Write for us
  • Community
  • Categories
    • How To Guide
      • Material Testing Guide
    • Concrete
    • Building
      • Brick Masonry
      • Building Materials
      • Building Tips
    • Construction
      • Equipments
      • Management
    • Digital Construction
    • Geotechnical
      • Foundation
  • Case Studies
Search
Ask A Question

Mobile menu

Close
Ask a Question
  • Questions
  • Ask Questions
  • Write for us
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustainability
  • Building
    • Brick Masonry
    • Building Materials
    • Building Tips
    • Formwork/Shuttering
  • Concrete
    • Concrete Admixtures
    • Cement
    • Concrete Cracks
    • Concrete Properties
  • Construction
    • Construction Equipments
    • Construction Management
    • Construction Project
    • Estimating & Costing
  • How To Guide
    • Material Estimation
    • Repair/Protection Guide
    • Material Testing Guide
    • Mix Design Guide
    • Rate Analysis
  • Geotechnical
    • Foundation Engineering
    • Ground Improvement
  • Structural Engineering
    • Strengthening of Structure
    • Structual Inspection
    • Structural Detailing
  • Surveying
  • Tips

What is purpose of lintel and sill level in building construction?

Home/ Questions/Q 47489
Next
In Process

Do you need to remove the ads? Join now!

Asked: July 31, 20202020-07-31T15:41:44-07:00 2020-07-31T15:41:44-07:00In: Construction
Himanshu joshi
Himanshu joshi

Himanshu joshi

  • 11 Questions
  • 27 Answers
  • 0 Best Answers
  • 767 Points
View Profile
Himanshu joshi Learner

What is purpose of lintel and sill level in building construction?

  • 0
  • 5 5 Answers
  • 11,537 Views
  • 0 Followers
  • 0
  • Share
    Share
    • Share on Facebook
    • Share on Twitter
    • Share on LinkedIn
    • Share on WhatsApp

5 Answers

  • Voted
  • Oldest
  • Recent
  1. aviratdhodare

    aviratdhodare

    • 37 Questions
    • 252 Answers
    • 0 Best Answers
    • 480 Points
    View Profile
    aviratdhodare
    2020-08-10T08:27:31-07:00Added an answer on August 10, 2020 at 8:27 am

    Window sill level

    The level which is exactly below the window frame it is a horizontal shelf at the bottom of the window frame. It protects the junction of the window and provides additional support and stability for the window. Having level around 0.6m to 0.9m from floor level. variety of window sill materials available.

    Lintel level:

    This is the just above the window and door frame to take load coming from wall which is above the window and door frame. It may be of concrete, wooden, R.C.C., stone, etc. The level of lintel is around 2.1m to 2.3m.

    SR.NO. PLINTH LEVEL SILL LEVEL LINTEL LEVEL
    1 The plinth is the part of the superstructure between the top of the tie beam at the finished ground level Sill level is the part of window . Window sill are provided between the bottom of window frame and wall below Lintel beam the actual frame of door or window is not strong enough to support the weight of the wall above the opening and separate structural element has, therefore to be introduced. this known as lintel and similar to a beam
    2 This level of below the floor fishing . This level constructed beam that beam called Tie beam. This level between the base portion of the window and portion of the floor above ground level (upwards) is called the Sill level. A mortar bed or concrete bed is laid at the base of the window. The level between the top portion of the window and the top slab is called the Lintel level.
    3 The plinth is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar. The sill is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar. The lintel is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar.
    • 33
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp
  2. Vivek Patel

    Vivek Patel

    • 39 Questions
    • 80 Answers
    • 1 Best Answer
    • 6 Points
    View Profile
    Vivek Patel User
    2020-07-31T22:54:32-07:00Added an answer on July 31, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    Purpose of lintel

    • Act as a tie beam.
    • To transfer load of above massonary of  window frame to the surrounding massonary.
    • To provide confinement of structure.
    • To support chhajja.
    • Act as a DCP.

    Purpose of sill level

    • To provide support of windows frame
    • To provide smooth bottom surface to the window.
    • Sometime stand provide near to windows that time sill support stand.
    • Prevent water penitration.
    • 4
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp
  3. vinitkumarssm

    vinitkumarssm

    • 0 Questions
    • 8 Answers
    • 0 Best Answers
    • 282 Points
    View Profile
    vinitkumarssm VIP
    2020-07-31T22:54:42-07:00Added an answer on July 31, 2020 at 10:54 pm
    What is purpose of lintel and sill level in building construction?

    Lintel level and sill levels are parts of the wall.

    Lintel Level

    When a window or door is constructed, a load of bricks above it needs a base. And lintels are provided for the same. Above the window, a beam-like structure mostly made up of concrete (Structural wall) is constructed. the length of this beam can limit to slightly more than the length of the window or it can exceed to cover the whole wall and can act as a lintel beam. the height where the lintel beam is constructed is called lintel level

    Sill level

    The sill level are similar to the lintel level but it is constructed below the window and its length is the same as the length of the window only. the height at which this sill is constructed is called the sill level.

    • 2
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp
  4. CB Sowmya

    CB Sowmya

    • 3 Questions
    • 53 Answers
    • 4 Best Answers
    • 5 Points
    View Profile
    CB Sowmya User
    2020-08-02T09:25:19-07:00Added an answer on August 2, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Sill is a horizontal bed of mortar usually as wide as the wall provided below windows or other openings. Sill supports the windows.

    Lintel is a structural RCC beam spanning throughout the length of the building or above the openings alone. Lintel supports the wall above the openings.

    Eg. The window starts from the sill below it and ends with the lintel above it. (Upwards)

    To know more about lintel,

    https://theconstructor.org/building/lintel-types-uses/11420/

    • 2
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp
  5. nikeetasharma

    nikeetasharma

    • 23 Questions
    • 303 Answers
    • 0 Best Answers
    • 2,680 Points
    View Profile
    nikeetasharma Guru
    2020-12-15T19:12:10-08:00Added an answer on December 15, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Basically sill is known as the horizontal bed of the mortar which is usually as wide as the wall provided below windows or other openings. Therefore sill supports the windows.

    And lintel is made up of reinforced concrete or cement mortar .Therefore lintel support the wall above the openings.

    • 0
    • Share
      Share
      • Share on Facebook
      • Share on Twitter
      • Share on LinkedIn
      • Share on WhatsApp

You must log in to add an answer.

Join for free or log in to continue reading...

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
or use


Forgot Password?

Need An Account, Join Here

Sidebar

Popular Articles

  • Gopal Mishra

    Types of Foundation for Buildings and their Uses [PDF]

  • Gopal Mishra

    Compressive Strength of Concrete -Cube Test [PDF], Procedure, Results

  • Sadanandam Anupoju

    16 Types of Heavy Equipment Used in Construction

  • Gopal Mishra

    Calculate Quantities of Materials for Concrete -Cement, Sand, Aggregates

  • Padmanabhan G

    Methods of Rainwater Harvesting [PDF]: Components, Transportation, and Storage

Recent Articles

  • constructororghq

    The ABCs of Pipeline Pigging: Everything You Need to Know

  • constructororghq

    The Yellow Standard: Why Construction Equipment is Always Yellow

  • constructororghq

    Why Insuring Your Construction Projects Is A Must

  • constructororghq

    How Green Building Practices Lead to Lower Carbon Dioxide Levels

  • constructororghq

    How to plan your budget for home renovation

Recent Questions

  • jkshah

    Which is the code used for the design of the RCC Bridge?

    • 1 Answer
  • AKM59

    What is the tolerance for compression test results of concrete, according to the standards?

    • 1 Answer
  • Gopal Mishra

    What must be the maximum dry density of Granular Sub Base & Wet Mix Macadam used ...

    • 1 Answer
  • Gopal Mishra

    What is the Safe Bearing Capacity values for Different Soils?

    • 1 Answer
  • Gopal Mishra

    What are the different types of handrails used in bridges?

    • 1 Answer

Explore

  • Questions
  • Ask Questions
  • Write for us
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustainability
  • Building
    • Brick Masonry
    • Building Materials
    • Building Tips
    • Formwork/Shuttering
  • Concrete
    • Concrete Admixtures
    • Cement
    • Concrete Cracks
    • Concrete Properties
  • Construction
    • Construction Equipments
    • Construction Management
    • Construction Project
    • Estimating & Costing
  • How To Guide
    • Material Estimation
    • Repair/Protection Guide
    • Material Testing Guide
    • Mix Design Guide
    • Rate Analysis
  • Geotechnical
    • Foundation Engineering
    • Ground Improvement
  • Structural Engineering
    • Strengthening of Structure
    • Structual Inspection
    • Structural Detailing
  • Surveying
  • Tips

Footer

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Ask Questions
  • Write for us
  • Popular Questions
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Telegram

© 2009-2021 The Constructor. All Rights Reserved.