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Determine the maximum load, P, that can be applied to the rigid bar ABC in order to maintain a Factor of Safety of 2 for Normal Stress and a Factor of Safety of 3 for v Shear Stress with respect to Ultimate Strengths. Assume possible failure mechanisms are the shear failure of the Aluminum bolts at B, C, and D and the tension failure of member BD. A %2" diameter bolt is used at C and " diameter bolts are used at B and D. Member BD is a ½" diameter A-36 steel cable.

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