dead load

/dɛd loʊd/
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Other forms: dead loads

Definitions of dead load
  1. noun
    a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself
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    type of:
    burden, load, loading
    weight to be borne or conveyed
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