I'm looking for some pictures that illustrate this effect but having trouble finding something that's not too terrible complicated. I found this and will post more as I find them
http://www.powderbulksolids.com/article\Slope’s-Effect-on-Accurate-Weighing-07-15-2014
If weight was constant as it changed pitch on it's lateral axis, airplanes would not care about weight and balance
And with liquid loads in a smooth bore tanker, negative effects of weighing when entire rig in not level is compounded
Figuring individual axle weight off of a cumulative scale
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bisket, Feb 18, 2017.
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The question was about the calculation,
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The topic of weighing on non-ideal conditions is disused pretty well here
http://www.loadometer.com/P1094_e_a.pdf
Clipped form the Conclusion section ...
and here
http://www.loadometer.com/P1196_e_f.pdf
Class is over for today. Be here at 08:00 CST Monday for comprehensive closed-book testing.Last edited: Feb 19, 2017
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It's a bit different effect on planes, because they aren't in contact with the ground. It's not weight transfer like on a truck, it's all about the distance of the cg from the center of lift, and the length of the torque arm to control surfaces on the tall.
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I dun learnt my gazintas reel good!noluck Thanks this.
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You guys have the Beverly hillbillies up there?
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Yup.
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Awesome! I'll send you some of them golf eggs!
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