1. Introduction to a pit installation
The scale to be shown is an Emery/Winslow Hyweigh
Platform is 70’x10’ in a 6’ deep pit
The foundation has 2 10’ approaches and has a 16” wall on the traffic side.
The scale utilizes conventional I-beam structure with a 6” reinforced deck.
Features:
Hydrostatic load cells that are immune to water and lightning
75K load cells requiring only 6 in the entire scale.
27” main girders
Very clean design with few components under the deck and no electronic components.
10 year load cell Warranty

2. Gravel base for floor
Notice the 3 drain system
8” gravel base

3. Wall Construction
Walls being formed 12” left wall and a 16” right wall where the traffic flows and truck may turn off early
Boxes are also formed for the load cell piers

4. Freshly poured pit
Shows 16” side wall, starting to be back filled with gravel
Shows step form for the approach
Pit has perimeter drain around outside of the walls

5. End view on pit Shows 12” side wall on the left
Step form for the approach slab

6. Bridge installation Pit has been cleaned and back filling completed.
Step form for the approach has been removed and the gravel compacted
Setting one of two 35’ bridges.

7. One Bridge Set
Weigh bridge placed on the load cells (notice the clean design and minimal parts under the scale)

8. Load cell
Shows the Hydrostatic load cell mounted on the pier (100% 304 stainless steel)
10 year warranty, lifetime against water damage and lightning
The only load cell you would ever want to put into a pit environment.

9. Bridges installed Shows second 35’ weigh bridge going in
Ready to weld in outriggers and coping angle for the concrete deck

10. Deck preparation
Shows deck sheeting and reinforcing bars being installed before pouring the deck
10’ approaches are also poured
Notice (2) manholes for easy access

11. Finished scale Scale completed new building shown to the south
Notice approaches poured the entire width of the foundation including the walls