This document provides an approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures. It discusses the use of approximate methods to analyze trusses that are statically indeterminate due to the presence of redundant members. The analysis involves satisfying equilibrium equations at nodes by ignoring compatibility conditions. As an example, it shows the approximate analysis of a plane truss with joints A, B, C, and D. The forces in the members are determined by writing and solving the equations of equilibrium at the joints. Approximate methods provide quick estimates of member forces in statically indeterminate structures for preliminary design.