Working load definition
Working load means the maximum recommended load that may be exerted on a component or system determined by dividing the ultimate load of a component or system by an appropriate factor of safety.
Working load means limiting load values derived from the minimum breaking strength of a cord or rope divided by the design factor. For example, given a minimum breaking strength of 10,000 pounds (44.48 kN) and a design factor of 10: 10,000/10 = 1,000 (working load, in pounds) or given a minimum breaking strength of 10,000 pounds (44.48 kN) and a design factor of 5:10,000/5 = 2,000 (working load, in pounds).
Examples of Working load in a sentence
It is carried out on a working pile with a view to determine displacement (settlement) corresponding to the allowable (Working) load.
Fw1 = In-service wind force FwMH = In-service wind force on material (assumed minimum 5 m2 and a minimum of 625 N) Fw2 = Out-of-service storm wind force HWLL = Working load limit of materials hoist HSW = Mass of all suspended materials hoist items M = Total mass (Mi + Mo) Mi = Weight of inboard portion Mo = Weight of outboard portion RL = Rated load SWP = Self weight of platform Sd is the shock load co-efficient of the secondary safety device.