Sensing system having a concentrator for sensing force applied to a mechanical component

A sensing system comprises:

• a mechanical component that is subject to an applied force, the mechanical component having an outer surface with bores;
• a concentrator connected to the mechanical component via fasteners that pass through openings that align with the bores, the concentrator comprising a central neck portion with an elevated pedestal, a first extremity region extending outwardly away from the central neck portion and a second extremity region opposite the first extremity region, the second extremity region extending outwardly away from the central neck portion;
• and
• a strain sensor mounted on the concentrator to transmit the applied force from the mechanical component via or through the concentrator to the mechanical component, wherein the central neck portion comprises an elevated pedestal of the central neck portion that is elevated above the first extremity region and the second extremity region, and wherein a lower surface of the concentrator has a notch or indention in the central neck portion along a longitudinal axis of the concentrator.