Meshing column properties

Setting	Description
Mesh Slab Support Region	When checked meshed elements are generated within and bounded by the column shape.
Slab Support Region Stiffness Factor	The entered multiplier is used to factor the flexural stiffness terms (KMr, KMs, and KMrs) for the meshed slab elements that are generated in the support region. The default value is 10, which will result in a nearly rigid zone over the column. Consideration of such a stiffened zone may be important for accurate deflection prediction.