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dead load
noun
Engineering.
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dead load
noun
- the intrinsic invariable weight of a structure, such as a bridge. It may also include any permanent loads attached to the structure Also calleddead weight Compare live load
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Origin of dead load1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Can your roof support the extra dead load of the panels?
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The pipeline would also be designed to withstand “earthquakes and other dynamic effects, dead loads and surges.â€
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The roof was designed for a live load of 100 lb. and a dead load of 150 lb., the same as at the South Reservoir.
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