ASSIGNMENT 1: This assignment is based on modules 1 concepts. Due date February 1 before 8:00 a.m. Two metal plates, are joined as show below. Using standard material values, complete the following: a. b. For the diagram below P = 150 kN. Using materials from Determine the optimal plate thicknesses Comment on other practical stress on the bolt that were not calculated in part 'a' M 16 hex head Aluminium bolt 35 150 80 Linear dimensions in mm Carbon steel Upper plate 35 t1 P P t Titanium Lower plate Modified from Statics and Strength of Materials by Morrow and Kokernak