Abstract
This Report describes a portable weighing unit for carrying out surveys of vehicle axle-loads in the tropics. The unit battery operated, robust, light in weight, has a loading platform of ample size (70 cm x 50 cm), and is not adversely affected by high temperatures or humidity. The loading range is 0-10,000 kg. Details are also given of associated apparatus made commercially to the Road Research Laboratory's specification. he equipment has performed satisfactorily in the field under conditions of high temperature and humidity.