live load

[ lahyv ]

noun

, Engineering.

1. load11

live load

/ laɪv /

noun

1. a variable weight on a structure, such as moving traffic on a bridge Also calledsuperload Compare dead load

Word History and Origins

Origin of live load¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

“Strength of locks shall satisfy live load requirements,” the rendering’s notations caution, in a welcome dose of deadpan escapism for a year otherwise so drained of joy.

From New York Times

Nearly all of it was “live load,” meaning weight that changes over time, as when a train passes over a bridge.

From Literature

There will never be any workers under a live load, van Kooperen said.

From Seattle Times

Where I live loads of kids want to come and touch my belts and watch me training.

From BBC

Drive to a shipper or receiver and either "drop and hook" or "live load" or "live unload".

From The Guardian