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Masonry lintel design to Eurocode 6.

Enter the opening width, wall build-up and loads above, and Volex Anvil computes the load on the lintel — allowing for the triangular load-spread and arching action in the masonry — then the design moment and shear (EN 1990 combination) used to select or check a steel or precast concrete lintel.

The load takedown onto the lintel follows the masonry arching rules, so the design load is realistic rather than the full wall above, with the moment and shear shown.

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Validated against the published example

Masonry lintel — design load and moment EN 1990 Eq 6.10 load combination; masonry arching
QuantityPublishedVolex AnvilError
ULS design load21.0 kN/m21.0 kN/m0.00%
Design moment MEd8.51 kNm8.51 kNm0.00%
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Frequently asked

Does it allow for arching?
Yes — where the masonry above can arch, only the triangular load within the arch (plus any load within it) is applied to the lintel.
Steel or concrete lintels?
Both — the design moment and shear can be checked against steel box lintels or precast/prestressed concrete lintels.
Is it validated?
The design load and moment are checked against the EN 1990 combination — within 0.00%.
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