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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define tributary area in relation to beams.
💡 Hint: Think about what supports the beam.
Question 2
Easy
What distinguishes an interior column from a corner column?
💡 Hint: Where is the column located?
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is a tributary area?
- Area supported by a beam
- Area outside a column
- Area of a foundation
💡 Hint: Relate to what directly supports the beam.
Question 2
True or False: The tributary area for an interior column is the same as a corner column.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about column positions.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the total load on an interior column supporting four beams when each beam bears an equal load of 10 kN and the tributary area is four times that of each corner column.
💡 Hint: Focus on cumulative load effect from multiple beams.
Question 2
Given a rectangular slab of dimensions 25 ft by 15 ft with beams placed at equal intervals, compute the tributary area for an edge beam and discuss the load distribution format.
💡 Hint: Visualize the positioning and how each section shares its load.
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