AS 2955.2-1988

1 - AS 2955.2-1988/ISO 5005-1977 EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY - TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS - METHOD FOR LOCATING THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY
4 - CONTENTS
4 - FOREWORD
5 - 0 INTRODUCTION
5 - 1 SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION
5 - 2 DEFINITIONS
5 - 2.1 machine:
5 - 2.2 apparatus:
5 - 2.3 attachment:
5 - 2.4 ”left- hand” and ”right- hand” sides:
5 - 2.5 mass:
5 - 3 PREPARATION AND LOADING OF MACHINE
6 - 4 METHOD OF DETERMINATION
6 - 4.1 Principle
6 - 4.2 Apparatus
6 - 4.2.1 Weighbridge,
6 - 4.2.2 Crane.
6 - 4.2.3 Decking.
6 - 4.2.4 Knife edges
6 - 4.2.5 Level
6 - 4.2.6 Plumb rule
6 - 4.2.7 Squares
6 - 4.2.8 Scribing board.
6 - 4.2.9 Marking materials.
6 - 4.2.10 Tape measure.
6 - 4.3 Procedure
7 - 5 REFERENCE PLANES
7 - 5.1 Vertical 1:
7 - 5.2 Vertical 2:
7 - 5.3 Horizontal:
7 - 6 REPORTING OF RESULTS

Specifies a method for determining co-ordinates of the centre of gravity of earth-moving machinery such as tractors, loaders, dumpers and graders, in any condition of loading or position of attachments.