In a building whose structural system consists of columns, beams, and floor and roof slabs, the columns are spaced at 40 ft on center in one direction and 25 ft on center in the other direction. What is the tributary area for a corner column?
A)500 ft2
B)1,000 ft2
C)250 ft2
D)1,000 ft
E)None of the above

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The tributary area for a corner column in a grid of columns is calculated by dividing the area around the column into zones that are closest to each column. For a corner column, this means the tributary area is half the distance to the adjacent columns in each direction. Therefore, the tributary area is (40 ft / 2) * (25 ft / 2) = 20 ft * 12.5 ft = 250 ft^2.

In a Building Whose Structural System Consists of Columns, Beams