Consider the trusses shown in Figures QA2 (a) and QA2 (b). The truss in Figure QA2...

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Consider the trusses shown in Figures QA2 (a) and QA2 (b). The truss in Figure QA2 (a) has a mass of 2.44 kg applied at joint B while the truss in Figure QA2 (b) has the same mass of 2.44 kg but applied at joint H. The trusses have six load cells attached on the struts, depicted in the figures in QA2 by the black rectangles 1-6. By using the method of sections, calculate the forces in the struts with the load cells (1-6) attached. Compare your calculations with the corresponding force values measured during your lab experiment. You must include in your report an explanation of the application of the method of sections and a technical lab report of your experiment. In the application of the method of sections, you must include the Free Body Diagrams (FBD), the comparison between calculated and experimental force values in the struts with the load cells and a short discussion explaining the eventual discrepancy between your calculations and the experimental force values at the load cells. [60%) 180 mm 2.44 kg Figure QA2 (a) 180 mm 2.44 kg Figure QA2 (b) Consider the trusses shown in Figures QA2 (a) and QA2 (b). The truss in Figure QA2 (a) has a mass of 2.44 kg applied at joint B while the truss in Figure QA2 (b) has the same mass of 2.44 kg but applied at joint H. The trusses have six load cells attached on the struts, depicted in the figures in QA2 by the black rectangles 1-6. By using the method of sections, calculate the forces in the struts with the load cells (1-6) attached. Compare your calculations with the corresponding force values measured during your lab experiment. You must include in your report an explanation of the application of the method of sections and a technical lab report of your experiment. In the application of the method of sections, you must include the Free Body Diagrams (FBD), the comparison between calculated and experimental force values in the struts with the load cells and a short discussion explaining the eventual discrepancy between your calculations and the experimental force values at the load cells. [60%) 180 mm 2.44 kg Figure QA2 (a) 180 mm 2.44 kg Figure QA2 (b)