Two flat bars loaded in tension by force $P$ are spliced using two rectangulars Wiates

and two $0\mathrm{.}375$ in$.$ diameter bolts as shown in the figure. Away from connection, the

bars have a width of $b=0\mathrm{.}625in.$ and a thickness of $t=0\mathrm{.}2in.$ The bars are made of

polyethylene having an ultimate tensile strength of $3,100$ and an ultimate bearing

strength of $2,000.$ The bolts are made of nylon that has an ultimate shear strength of

$4,000$ psi. Determine the allowable load $P$ for this connection if a safety factor of $3\mathrm{.}5$ is

required. Consider tension and bearing in the bars and shear in the bolts. Disregard

friction between the plates.Two flat bars loaded in tension by force $P$ are spliced using two rectangulars Wiates

and two $0\mathrm{.}375$ in$.$ diameter bolts as shown in the figure. Away from connection, the

bars have a width of $b=0\mathrm{.}625in.$ and a thickness of $t=0\mathrm{.}2in.$ The bars are made of

polyethylene having an ultimate tensile strength of $3,100$ and an ultimate bearing

strength of $2,000.$ The bolts are made of nylon that has an ultimate shear strength of

$4,000$ psi. Determine the allowable load $P$ for this connection if a safety factor of $3\mathrm{.}5$ is

required. Consider tension and bearing in the bars and shear in the bolts. Disregard

friction between the plates.