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Task 1: A cantilever is to be attached to the flat side of a 150 mm; 2.3 N/mm channel used as a column. The cantilever is to carry a load as shown in the figure. To a designer, the choice of a bolt array is usually an a priori decision. Such decisions are made from a background of knowledge of the effectiveness of various patterns. a) If two fasteners are used, should the array be arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally? How would you decide? b) If three fasteners are used, should a linear or triangular array be used? For a triangular array, what should be the orientation of the triangle? How would you decide? Write a computer program to assist with this task. 150 mm 12.7 mm steel plate -150 mm 150 mm 9000 N
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