noun
dead load; static load
Engineering term for a constant, non-moving load such as the weight of a structure itself. Contrasts with 動荷重 (live load).
See also: 死荷重
橋の設計では、静荷重と動荷重の両方を考慮する必要がある。
In bridge design, both dead load and live load must be considered.
死荷重 is a synonym for dead load, but 静荷重 is more common in modern engineering contexts.
Compound of 静 (static) + 荷重 (load). A modern technical term.