allowable load
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allowable load
(ə′lau̇·ə·bəl ′lōd)
(mechanics) The maximum force that may be safely applied to a solid, or is permitted by applicable regulators.
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allowable load
The load which induces the maximum permissible unit stress at a critical section of a structural member.
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