Question: Problem 2 ( 2 0 pts ) Consider the following building, with the floor plan and associated building section shown in ( a ) and

Problem 2(20 pts) Consider the following building, with the floor plan and associated building section shown in (a) and (b), respectively. (1) Compute the tributary areas for (i) floor beam B1,(ii) girder G1, girder G2,(iii) corner column C1, and interior column C2.(Note: Please use the tributary area method taught in class)(2) Assume a live load of 60 lb/ft2 on all three floors. Calculate the axial forces produced by the live load in column C2 in the third and first stories. (Note: you do not need to do live load reduction as in the textbook).

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