Need help collapsing a stadium (tension in crosswire supports)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension forces in cross wire supports for a high school football stadium. The individual seeks assistance in determining the forces acting on 10 wires positioned 15-25 feet above the ground. It is acknowledged that wind forces play a role in this calculation, alongside construction-related indeterminate forces that may require additional robustness. The user expresses uncertainty about how to begin the calculations. Understanding both wind and structural forces is crucial for accurately assessing the tension in the supports.
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Homework Statement


I need to find the force of tension in 5 pairs of cross wire supports (10 wires total) 15-25 feet off the ground that support an average high school football stadium.


Homework Equations


Sum of F = Ft + ?


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't even know where to start... =[
 
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Wind forces have something to do with it, but there are also indeterminate forces arising from construction itself whose requirements for robustness might be more demanding than the wind forces.
 
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