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Q: The beam outside a wall up to floor level above it, is known as:
  • A. rafter
  • B. lintel
  • C. spandrel beam
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option C - When wall cannot take weight of slab or floor, in such cases, the beams are provided exterior walls at each floor level to support the wall load and perhaps some roof load also, known as spandrel beam. Lintels are members supporting a wall over window or door openings.
C. When wall cannot take weight of slab or floor, in such cases, the beams are provided exterior walls at each floor level to support the wall load and perhaps some roof load also, known as spandrel beam. Lintels are members supporting a wall over window or door openings.

Explanations:

When wall cannot take weight of slab or floor, in such cases, the beams are provided exterior walls at each floor level to support the wall load and perhaps some roof load also, known as spandrel beam. Lintels are members supporting a wall over window or door openings.