If a row of bolts must be used I would have a strip ox 1/8" X 3/4" strap drilled and weld studs in so when carpet is installed it wouldn't leave a row of bumps and would give better support to the floor overall. The best way to do that would be to drill each end to hold the strip and then drill from the bottom all the other holes to make sure everything lined up.

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