Feb 15, 2021 · Method 2: Calculate the tributary area of the joist; and their point loads delivered to the girders. Then the girder loads going into the columns. I read an article recently (which I …

Apr 2, 2019 · I am currently studying for the P.E. and I’m working an old practice test. Can someone please explain where the formula for the length in the X and Y came from? I …

Mar 8, 2016 · Specifically how to determine the tributary area. Would you consider the tributary area for all of the stories with the same live load above the story in question ignoring the other …

Jan 20, 2016 · The effective are is dependent on what you are designing for. It is built under the assumption that the larger the area is, the less likely that the maximum wind pressure would …

Feb 15, 2021 · Hi all, I wrote a blog post about calculating tributary areas of columns. Probably targeted more towards students and graduates, but thought someone in...

Nov 8, 2019 · Hello All, I have read that to determine the "Tributary area" for a Column by Taking the half-area each way, aka "simple tributary area", will always underestimate the reactions to …

Jul 3, 2020 · Live load reduction is all about the total tributary area being supported. So it is everything live load wise being supported by those elements typically. However transfer …

Feb 11, 2019 · Which is the correct way to calculate axial loads on concrete columns: tributary area, or analysis using continuity of the slab? Taking tributary area would overestimate loads …

Aug 21, 2007 · The equation in the IBC is Lr=LoR1R2. R1 is for tributary area above 200 sq. ft. R2 is a reduction factor for roof slope above 4:12. Snow load is different than roof live load. I …

Dec 2, 2006 · Say 25k live load (from 40psf floor live load) from column supporting floor above would be equivalent to 625sf of tributary area going to the beam supporting the column. KLL …