live loads

A form of live load — Temporary load that the roof structure must be designed to support, as required by governing building codes. Live loads are generally moving and/or dynamic or environmental (e.g. people, installation equipment, snow, ice or rain).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of live load
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