The anticipated or expected load that a structure or component will experience during its intended use or service life. It is a design parameter used in structural engineering to determine the strength, capacity, and performance requirements of a building or structural element. Service loads include both dead loads and live loads:1. Dead Loads: Dead loads refer to the weight of the structure itself and other permanent elements, such as walls, floors, beams, and fixed equipment. These loads are constant and do not change over time unless there are alterations or additions to the structure. 2. Live Loads: Live loads are temporary or variable loads that result from occupancy, use, or activities within a structure. They include the weight of people, furniture, equipment, and moving loads, such as vehicles, stored materials, or dynamic forces caused by wind or seismic events.