tributary load

noun

The accumulation of loads that are directed toward a particular structural member.

Meanings

nountributary load (usually uncountable, plural tributary loads)

plural tributary loads

  1. uncountableusuallyengineeringThe accumulation of loads that are directed toward a particular structural member.
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