20140014415 | WEIGHING DEVICE WITH A PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE DECK AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A weighing device comprises a plurality of weight sensors and at least one concrete deck. The weight sensors may be configured to determine a weight of an object. The concrete deck may be positioned on the weight sensors and may include a body, a first bulkhead, a second bulkhead, and a plurality of cables. The body may be formed from concrete. The first bulkhead may be positioned along a first end of the body. The second bulkhead may be positioned along an opposing second end of the body. The cables may be under tension and positioned within the body such that an outer surface of each cable is in direct contact with the concrete. | 01-16-2014 |