Question: In the structure shown, 1 5 m m diameter phin is iused at A and the cable B D has a diancter of 1 0

In the structure shown, 15mm diameter phin is iused at A and the cable BD has a diancter of 10mm. The ultimate shearing stress for the pin at A is 100MPa and ultimate normal stress for the cable is 140MPa. For factor of safety of 2.5, determine
(a) The allowable force P that can be applied
(b) Explain, with a logical reason, why the allowablo value is a maximum/minimum?
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In the structure shown, 1 5 m m diameter phin is

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