dead load

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

tare loading dead weight deadweight balance weight counter weight own weight inherent weight intrinsic weight permanent charge unnecessary burden unnecessary load undue burden unnecessarily burdensome unnecessary burdens
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Hypernyms

load burden loading

Close letter words and terms

dead level dead lime dead link dead loads dead lock in the combination dead loss