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Designing a weighbridge station layout
By Vicky Ogola, Senior ICT Consultant 1 min read
Safe approaches, straight run-ups, room to queue and clear signage matter as much as the scale itself.
A weighbridge station is a small piece of road infrastructure. Its layout determines how safely and quickly vehicles can be checked.
Approach and exit
Heavy vehicles need long, straight and level approaches so they cross the scale smoothly. Slopes, bends or rough surfaces immediately before the scale affect readings and safety.
Separating traffic
Provide a clear diversion lane from the main road into the station and a safe merge back out. Signage and road markings must tell drivers well in advance what to do.
Queuing and parking
Allow space for vehicles waiting to be weighed and an area for overloaded vehicles that must offload or redistribute their load, away from the scale lane.
The control building
Operators need a clear view of the scale, cameras covering approaches and plates, reliable power with backup, and network connectivity to the central system.
Plan for maintenance
Leave access for cleaning under and around the deck, and for test-weight vehicles during calibration.
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About the author
Vicky Ogola
Senior ICT Consultant
Vicky Ogola writes about network design, connectivity, data centres and the infrastructure that business systems depend on.