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Record 1 2012-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
DEF

The load other than dead load to be assumed in the design of the structural members of a building. It includes loads resulting from snow, rain, wind, earthquake and those due to occupancy.

OBS

superimposed load: The load superimposed on the dead load of a building. The term is generally synonymous with live load, although a distinction is sometimes made between the superimposed dead load caused by movable partitions, etc., and the live load caused by people.

Key term(s)
  • superimposed loads
  • live loads
  • super loads
  • overloads

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
DEF

Charge variable ponctuelle due à l'exploitation, aux essais, à l'entretien, aux conditions climatiques normales ou exceptionnelles (neige et vent), etc.

CONT

[...] les surcharges [...] Ce sont les meubles et les habitants d'un bâtiment, les véhicules sur un pont, la neige, le vent.

OBS

En termes propres, les effets des variations de température et des séismes ne sont pas des surcharges.

Key term(s)
  • surcharges

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
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