dead load


nounEngineering.
  1. See under load (def. 11).

Origin of dead load

1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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British Dictionary definitions for dead load

dead load

noun
  1. the intrinsic invariable weight of a structure, such as a bridge. It may also include any permanent loads attached to the structure: Also called: dead weight Compare live load

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