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Analytical Approach:
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Assuming plane stresses:
The two dimensional equilibrium equations are:
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If we make a cut at "A", as indicated in the problem specification, then the stress in A must be P/A.
Therefore, 
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ANSYS simulation:
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Open and start the simulation
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