Definitions for dead load
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Princeton's WordNet
dead load(noun)
a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself
Wiktionary
dead load(Noun)
The weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it.
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