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Dead Load

nounid 43329·updated May 18, 2026
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a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself

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plural
Dead Loads
possessive
Dead Load's
pluralpossessive
Dead Loads'

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a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself

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