How do you know what type of truss is needed to safely hang your video wall, loudspeakers, lighting, or projector? Learn to calculate the loads so you can determine the optimal configuration and get the right rigging hardware to make it happen safely. An introductory session using real-world examples showing how to decipher manufacturer load tables, calculate the weght of the equipment you want to hang, and find competent, qualified riggers. This session covers "straight" truss only: the kind typically found in live event and expo settings. There will be math - it will not be scary.