dead load

noun

Definition of dead load

: a constant load in a structure (such as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories

Examples of dead load in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Tennessee Department of Transportation has hired an engineering firm and a full mathematical analysis is under way to look at dead load data and models and discuss potential repair solutions. — Nick Valencia, CNN, 13 May 2021 But pure gravity becomes the rub—the dead load of the actual bridge. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 June 2020

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