The different forms of partitions that are not load-bearing will be considered under "Fireproofing."
The porters, who stand in knots with cords upon their shoulders, bear huge loads; a characteristic of the place is this load-bearing and the size of the burdens.
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load-bearing — adj. (Arch.) Supporting a load[10] from parts of a structure above; as, a load bearing wall. [prenominal] Syn: supporting(prenominal). [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
load-bearing — adjective capable of bearing a structural load a supporting wall • Syn: ↑supporting • Similar to: ↑bearing * * * loadˈ bearing adjective Of a wall, etc, supporting a structure, carrying weight • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
load bearing — adjective (construction and civil engineering) Able to support a load. Too many otherwise suitable sites may be found to have sink holes, cavities, or poor load bearing qualities … Wiktionary
load-bearing — adj. Load bearing is used with these nouns: ↑wall … Collocations dictionary
Load-bearing wall — A load bearing wall (or bearing wall) is a wall that bears a load resting upon it by conducting its weight to a foundation structure. The materials most often used to construct load bearing walls in large buildings are concrete, block, or brick.… … Wikipedia
Improved Load Bearing Equipment — The Improved Load Bearing Equipment or ILBE is a United States Marine Corps program that includes individual load carriage equipment, individual hydration systems (camelback) and individual water purification. Since the rucksack was the first… … Wikipedia
load-bearing tile — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : tile capable of carrying superimposed loads for use in masonry construction … Useful english dictionary
bearing — /bair ing/, n. 1. the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures: a man of dignified bearing. 2. the act, capability, or period of producing or bringing forth: a tree past bearing. 3. something that is… … Universalium
load classification group — A pavement load bearing classification system indicating the load bearing capability of the pavement without cracking or becoming permanently deformed. It is a development of the load classification number (LCN) system and is intended to take… … Aviation dictionary
bearing wall — any of the walls supporting a floor or the roof of a building. [1870 75] * * * or load bearing wall Wall that carries the load of floors and roof above in addition to its own weight. The traditional masonry bearing wall is thickened in proportion … Universalium
