A rectangular building with a large footprint in both directions has been provided with one separation joint (SJ) in each direction so that the SJs cross each other at right angle. The building is a frame structure, consisting of columns and beams and it has been decided to duplicate the columns and beams at the joint. How many columns will be needed at the location where the joints cross?
What will be an ideal response?
Four columns.
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