Meaning dead load
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The static design-weight of a roof and any permanent fixtures attached above or below it.
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All the unmovable weight in a structure and the weight of the structure itself.
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The constant, design-weight (of the roof) and any permanent fixtures attached above or below.
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The fixed force of the weigh bridge, platform, and other load-supporting structures of the scale, the value of which is to be permanently balanced or cancelled out in the weight or measuring system.
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The weight of all permanent construction such as floor, roof, framing and covering members.
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The total weight of the materials used in a sign and its supporting structure. The dead load, including its distribution within the sign structure, must be taken into account when calculating load bea [..]
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See Loads. Back to Top
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Dead load is the weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it. These loads are estimated by engineers and are used in structural analysis to d [..]
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Loads due to the weight of the components making up the structure and that are intended to remain permanently in place.
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All the unmovable weight in a structure and the weight of the structure itself.
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Loads due to the weight of the components making up the structure and that are intended to remain permanently in place.
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The weight of the structure itself, which includes the plank system, support structure and any railings, built-in benches and other permanent features. Expansion and Contraction:
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The pressure or stress exerted against a wall. This usually occurs when a wall is subject to differential fill (see definition below). The stress can cause a wall to lean, slump, or collapse.
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The weight of the materials which form a permanent part of the structure, as opposed to imposed load.
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Dead load describes the loads from the weight of the permanent components of the structure.
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The force on a structure resulting from the weight of the structure itself. This is normally constant, except of course during construction or demolition when the changes in load need to be considered to ensure safety at each stage.
Source: structuralengineerscambridge.co.uk (offline)





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