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Two solid bars support a load P as shown. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of A₁ = 2050 mm² and an allowable normal stress of 115

MPa. Bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of A2 = 2550 mm2 and an allowable normal stress of 115 MPa. Assume x₁ = 1.9 m, x2 = 3.5 m, y1

= 1.3 m, and y2 = 3.8 m. Determine the maximum load Pmax that can be supported by the structure without exceeding either allowable

normal stress.

Fig: 1