How Do You Calculate Forces in a Truss Without Given Angles?

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To calculate forces in a truss without given angles, first solve for support reactions using equilibrium equations. Typically, one support is pinned and the other is a roller support. After determining the x and y components of the reactions at the pinned support and the y component at the roller support, analyze the joints to find member forces, again applying equilibrium equations. This systematic approach ensures accurate force distribution, even with unknown angles.

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  • Understanding of static equilibrium principles
  • Familiarity with truss structures and their components
  • Knowledge of support types: pinned and roller supports
  • Ability to apply equilibrium equations (ΣF = 0, ΣM = 0)
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Hello,

I have a test after 4 hours and I really need to know how to solve this :S
I tried my best and threw 4 pages of scratch papers already !
Please help me...
I know I am doing it wrong, I tried and tried but it did not work .. I am really frustrated I feel like I am going to fail the test -.-

The angles are not given so I have no idea how find these forces .. and the vertical force of 100Kn, how is it distributed to both sides ??!

This is all I can do until now :

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3943/image169g.jpg

Please help me
 
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Probably too late for your test, but always solve for the support reactions first using the equilibrium equations; I assume one support is pinned and the other is a roller support. Then, after solving for the x and y components of the reactions at the pin, and the y component of the reaction at the roller, then look at the joints to solve for the member forces, again using the equilibrium equations. Your forces at the joints are not correct.
 

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