*2.3. Design of the Harness Fitted with the Load Cells*

When fitting the load cells to the harness, symmetry was utilized. Measurement elements were sewn only on the right side of the harness, so only six of them were needed. To obtain complete load decomposition into individual elements during the asymmetric load cases specified in the next section of the publication, it was only necessary to perform one additional test.

Despite the fact that it was proven during calibration that the laterally uneven loading of the measuring element does not affect the accuracy of the total read-out forces, it was the intention to place the elements only in locations where there would be only tensile loading without influence from bending. It can be expected that when placing the measuring element in a position where bending occurs, measurement inaccuracies will begin to appear. The main reason for this would be the contribution of friction in the contact with "dummy– webbing". With this knowledge, the optimum position for each element has been found. The location of the load cells sewn into the harness structure is highlighted in Figure 5. The numbering of the elements given in the diagram matches the following naming of the forces in the evaluation of the results.

**Figure 5.** Load cell layout diagram, including markings.
