Structural Support: How to Handle Heavy Loads

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Two hand-drawn right-triangular brackets side by side, each with a horizontal top edge, a vertical edge, and diagonal lines inside forming a braced frame.


Can anyone tell me what structure would support more weight? And why?
Assume all lines are suppose to be straight.
 

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Your question is vague. Where is the weight applied?
 

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