load bearing capacity
1bearing capacity — maximum load permitted on structural element …
2load 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… …
3bearing — /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… …
4load — n. & v. n. 1 a what is carried or is to be carried; a burden. b an amount usu. or actually carried (often in comb.: a busload of tourists; a lorry load of bricks). 2 a unit of measure or weight of certain substances. 3 a burden or commitment of… …
5bearing strength — The measure of the ability of a pavement to sustain the applied load (ICAO). Also called pavement strength or bearing capacity. See also pavement classification number …
6California bearing ratio — The California bearing ratio (CBR) is a penetration test for evaluation of the mechanical strength of road subgrades and basecourses. It was developed by the California Department of Transportation.The test is performed by measuring the pressure… …
7load classification number — A system of classification of the supporting capacity of pavements, indicating their ability to support loads without cracking or becoming permanently deformed. The number is obtained by making plate bearing tests on the pavement. Likewise, the… …
8bearing — /ˈbɛərɪŋ / (say bairring) noun 1. the manner in which one bears or carries oneself, including posture, gestures, etc.: a person of dignified bearing. 2. the act, capability, or period of producing or bringing forth: a tree past bearing. 3. that… …
9Ball bearing — For individual balls that are sometimes called ball bearings , see Ball (bearing). Working principle for a ball bearing …
10Rolling-element bearing — A rolling element bearing is a bearing which carries a load by placing round elements between the two pieces. The relative motion of the pieces causes the round elements to roll with very little rolling resistance and with little sliding.One of… …
