If (a=3 mathrm{in}). and the wood has an allowable normal stress of (sigma_{text {allow }}=1.5 mathrm{ksi}), and

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If $a=3 \mathrm{in}$. and the wood has an allowable normal stress of $\sigma_{\text {allow }}=1.5 \mathrm{ksi}$, and an allowable shear stress of $\tau_{\text {allow }}=150 \mathrm{psi}$, determine the maximum allowable value of $\mathrm{P}$ that can act on the beam.

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