Pendulum weight

Historical information

The pendulum weight was used to define a vertical line. Being so large and heavy it was possibly used from a tower or a dam. It was held by one end of a wire and measured any tilt of the structure in any direction.

Significance

Possibly used on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during the construction of the dam walls and Electric Powerline towers.

Physical description

Cone shiny brass pendulum weight with cylinder shape that i hollow at one end. The hollow is threaded inside. The part that fits the hollow end is missing.

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