Question 1: Pergola Structure Figure 1 shows a design of a pergola structure to be constructed as an extension to an existing structure. Answer the following questions. Figure 1 Pergola Structure (a) Sketch to show the structural system, loading and support reactions of the pergola as shown in Figure 1 (b) If the owner requests to remove columns as they are obstructing the access to outdoor, how many columns will you propose to remove? Explain the new system and the design implication of the remaining structural elements. State any assumptions made. Show relevant figures/sketches to support your answer where necessary, no need to provide any numerical calculations.

Figure 1 shows a design of a pergola structure to be constructed as an extension to an existing structure. Answer the following questions.

a) Sketch to show the structural system, loading and support reactions of the pergola as shown in Figure 1

(b) If the owner requests to remove columns as they are obstructing the access to outdoor, how many columns will you propose to remove? Explain the new system and the design implication of the remaining structural elements. State any assumptions made. Show relevant figures/sketches to support your answer where necessary, no need to provide any numerical calculations. 

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