Experimental Analysis of Frame Loads

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Loading weight: h_75lb
Microstrain 1
Experimental Force (lb) 4.7
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 0.0
% Difference N/A

Loading weight: p_50lb
Microstrain 8
Experimental Force (lb) 37.4
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 35.7
% Difference -4.9

Loading weight: s_75lb, h_25lb, & p_10lb
Microstrain 9
Experimental Force (lb) 42.1
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 45.7
% Difference 7.9

Loading weight: d_25lb
Microstrain 3
Experimental Force (lb) 14.0
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 12.9
% Difference -9.1

Loading weight: d_50lb
Microstrain 5
Experimental Force (lb) 23.4
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 25.7
% Difference 9.0

Loading weight: d_70lb
Microstrain 7
Experimental Force (lb) 32.8
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 36.1
% Difference 9.1

Loading weight: d_100lb
Microstrain 9.0
Experimental Force (lb) 41.1
Theoretical Force-LINKS (lb) 51.4
% Difference 20.1

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