Concept on positioning of Columns

Q1.Answer)

To comment on the symmetry, the plan is symmetric about both the axis (x & y).

The columns are placed in the every corner and at the intersections of walls may be. In the central part, I feel that there should have been the reduction in the number of columns. In the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows, the beams should have been provided as the secondary beams rather than using the columns for them.

Q.2.Answer)

Providing the soft story in the intermediate floors should be avoided.

The plan is elongated in one direction.

The soil is adhered to the building on one side.

Q.3.Answer)

Soft story mechanism might be one of the causes of failure here.

The depth of the beams seems to be large when compared to width.