Two solid bars support a load P as shown. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of A₁ = 4150 mm² and an allowable normal stress of 170 MPa. Bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of A₂ = 2550 mm² and an allowable normal stress of 80 MPa. Assume x₁ = 1.5 m, x₂ = 3.9 m, y₁ 1.5 m, and y₂ = 3.4 m. Determine the maximum load Pmax that can be supported by the structure without exceeding either allowable normal stress.

Two solid bars support a load P as shown. Bar (1) has a cross-sectional area of A₁ = 4150 mm² and an allowable normal stress of 170 MPa. Bar (2) has a cross-sectional area of A₂ = 2550 mm² and an allowable normal stress of 80 MPa. Assume x₁ = 1.5 m, x₂ = 3.9 m, y₁ 1.5 m, and y₂ = 3.4 m. Determine the maximum load Pmax that can be supported by the structure without exceeding either allowable normal stress.

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