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dead load
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dead loadnoun
a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself
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dead loadnoun
The weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it.
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dead load
A structural load or structural action is a force, deformation, or acceleration applied to structural elements. A load causes stress, deformation, and displacement in a structure. Structural analysis, a discipline in engineering, analyzes the effects of loads on structures and structural elements. Excess load may cause structural failure, so this should be considered and controlled during the design of a structure. Particular mechanical structures—such as aircraft, satellites, rockets, space stations, ships, and submarines—are subject to their own particular structural loads and actions. Engineers often evaluate structural loads based upon published regulations, contracts, or specifications. Accepted technical standards are used for acceptance testing and inspection.
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dead load
A dead load, in structural engineering, refers to the static weight of a structure, including the weight of the building materials, fittings, and fixtures permanently attached to it. It remains constant over time and does not change as it doesn't include any imposed or live loads like people, furniture, snow, or wind. It is an essential factor considered when designing and assessing the structural integrity of a building.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dead load in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dead load in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- EigengewichtGerman
- carico mortoItalian
- egenvektNorwegian
- eigenvektNorwegian Nynorsk
- carga mortaPortuguese
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