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Situation $6$: The thickness of plate $A$ is $9\mathrm{.}525$

$mm$ while the thickness of plate $B$ is $15\mathrm{.}875mm.$

The plates are made of A$36$ steel.

Which of the following most nearly gives the

factored load $P_u$ that may be applied based

on the governing bolt strength? The bolts are

M$24-$ A$325$N$.$

a$.1009kN$

c$.689kN$

b$.636kN$

d$.757kN$

Which of the following most nearly gives the

factored load $P_u$ that may be applied based

on the governing bolt strength? The bolts are

M$22-$ A$490$X$.$

a$.652kN$

c$.1320kN$

b$.858kN$

d$.990kN$