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The suggestion is worth following.
Rather than bolts, I'd consider nails and construction glue.

Glue yes (secondarily, to distribute the load,
if any) but I would not use nails on any joist
with both a cutout and a crack in it. Screws,
lag bolts, etc. can be tightened just right and
cause less vibration during insertion.

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Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)