How many Trusses act on this system?

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The discussion centers on the analysis of a structural system involving trusses. Participants question whether only two trusses are present in the system, highlighting the absence of load weight representation in the provided diagram. Additionally, external forces from hooks are mentioned as critical factors that need to be considered in the analysis of the trusses.

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Is there only two trusses? As shown below:

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It doesn't look like you are showing the load weight in the diagram.
Also the external forces from the hooks.
 

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