In my staad model, I am provided member offset and beta angle to columns instead of beams, for the purpose of actual alignment of beams and columns. I have no hesitation about beta angle, but in case of column offset i am hesitate. Because, i found that, after offsetting a column, the assigned supports are not moved with column as like their actual node position. I mean, nodes and assigned supports are staying their own position. At this point I am worsted that, the column transfer loads along the center line or local x-axis of it and we get support reactions at the bottom-center of it. Do the support reactions may be varied with this situation? Can i provide offset command for column? Please give me some tips on OFFSET and it's restriction/ provisions.
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