Fundamentals
Tributary area vs influence area
Tributary area is the floor that loads a member; influence area is the larger area whose load affects it. Here is the difference, the K_LL factor, and why it drives live load reduction.
Sam Rivera··4 min
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Tributary area is the floor that loads a member; influence area is the larger area whose load affects it. Here is the difference, the K_LL factor, and why it drives live load reduction.