HELP Calculating forces in truss/bridge

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HELP! Calculating forces in truss/bridge

Hello,
I'm doing some practice work and have no idea how to do this, so can some one please help me get started.

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There's no need to bump a thread here ;)

if someone can help you with your question they will show up eventually. And your thread isn't going to disappear off the face of the forum any time soon.
 


Anyone?
 

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