How to Solve for Unknown Forces in Equilibrium Truss Problems?

[mistophiles]

http://www.unm.edu/~hr/images/test/problem.bmp

I am stuck trying to see how to apply the equilibrium equations. I take the moment about point b and get Fce. I need Fbe, and Fbd.

Fbd = 95.6 kip
Fbe = 41.1 kip
Fce = 58.4375 kip

These are the answers. I don't know how they got Fbd and Fbe, any clues??

 

[Nenad]

what units are you working in. I've never heard of 'kip' being used. Ca you tell me what that is.

Regards,

Nenad

 

[Pseudo Statistic]

It's a kilo-pound.