Consider the member and applied force shown below. The member is welded to the rigid blocks shown. Ignore self$-$weight. Calculate the average shear stress developed in the member at one of the supports. The bar is in static equilibrium. Ignore self$-$weight. The figure is not to scale.

Determine the values indicated below. Enter all values as positive numbers below using the units given.

The average shear force at the support, $V=,kN$

The critical shear area is most nearly, $A=,m{m}^2$

The average shear stress in the bar at the support, $=,$MPa

Hint: the applied load is split equally between the two rigid blocks.