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Structural glossary
Load
A force or action acting on a structure.
Technical context
Wind and snow matter alongside self-weight and use. The structural engineer establishes relevant combinations for the project.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, houses. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What are structural calculations?.
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