One problem with this system is limited span capacity, leading to the need for additional support The greek refinement of post and lintel structures forms a _____ for buildings around the world and across the centuries. It consists of two vertical posts (columns or piers) supporting a horizontal beam (lintel or architrave) across their tops.
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Although the parthenon has stood for centuries, it experienced issues related to the weight of the stone used to construct the lintels.
It can be used on a smaller scale to build houses, or a monumental scale to build temples, palaces, and state buildings.
