Design a loadcell based on a beam in bending. A strain gauge has been provided with the following

characteristics: a gauge factor of $2\mathrm{.}1,$ a nominal resistance of $120$ ohms. You have been provided

with $6061-$T$6$ Aluminum bar stock with the following dimensions $15"$x$2"$x$.25"$ You may modify this

bar as you see fit to support a maximum load of $10$ lbs and a minimum measurable load of $\mathrm{.}25$ lbs $.$

The minimum measurable change in resistance is $1\mathrm{.}7E^4$ ohms measured at the gauge. See the

image below for general guidance, note assume that the force is at the end of the bean and that the

gauge is at the root of the beam.