Figuring individual axle weight off of a cumulative scale

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  1. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    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
     
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    The question was about the calculation,
     
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    Oh ok.
     
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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

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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!
     
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    You guys have the Beverly hillbillies up there?
     
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    Yup. :D
     
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    Awesome! I'll send you some of them golf eggs!