Problem 1.32 Two wooden members of uniform cross section are joined by the simple scarf splice shown. Knowing that the maximum allowable tensile stress in the glued splice is 75 psi, determine (a) the largest load P that can be safely supported, (b) the corresponding shearing stress in the splice.


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