For the truss shown below identify zero force members. Make sure to state which joint you are looking at, which rules you are following and the zero force members

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  1. For the truss shown below identify zero force members. Make sure to state which joint you are looking at, which rules you are following and the zero force members.
H
12'-0"
A
B
8000 lb
H
I
3 bays @ 8'-0" = 24'-n"
D
Transcribed Image Text:H 12'-0" A B 8000 lb H I 3 bays @ 8'-0" = 24'-n" D
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