Question 2 (15 marks) Two members A and B are to be joined via two identical splice plates C and D each of which has length L, thickness t, and width w, as shown in Figure Q2. The manufacturing process used to assemble the structure requires there to be a gap of length g between the members A and B. The two members A and B are under load P = 5 kN. (a) If the adhesive used to bond the splice plates C and D to the members A and B has a maximum allowable shear stress of 1 MPa, w = 50 mm, and g = 10 mm, what is the minimum value of length L? (8 marks) (b) In the gap between members A and B, only the two identical splice plates C and D carry the load P. They are in tension. Calculate the deflection of the plates under load P if the splice plates are of thickness t - 12 mm, and Young's modulus E= 10 GPa. (Assume the only section of the splice plate deflecting due to load P is that spanning the gap.) (7 marks) B A C D g