Just because it CAN be done doesn't mean it SHOULD be done.
I guess it depends on your business, but in a structural office I don't
think it is beneficial to model every detail of the structure.
Instead, just detail it.
Example, will you also consider the grout space under the plate? What about
anchor bolts? What will you do when the base plate needs to get wider to
accomodate a diagonal brace attaching to the base of column?
Will your theoretical attachment point change when you add the plate? Will
the analytical model remain joined at that point?
I think you can get carried away with the level of modelling and it won't
really be beneficial to the printed output.
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Could you elaborate on why you don't think it's a good idea?
I'm interested in some of the possible problems.
Thanks,
Joe