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live load

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live load  (lv)
n.
A moving, variable weight added to the dead load or intrinsic weight of a structure or vehicle.
live load [laɪv]
n
(Engineering / General Engineering) a variable weight on a structure, such as moving traffic on a bridge Also called superload Compare dead load
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Noun1.live load - a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic
superload
load, loading, burden - weight to be borne or conveyed
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