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Problem 1:
The structure shown below consists of five plates joined together by two bolts (see top view). The three plates on-the right are loaded as shown. The two plates on the left are pin-connected to a wall. Both bolts have a diameter of d. Find the maximum allowable P given that the bolts cannot withstand a shear stress greater than \tau _(max ).