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It gives because there is force there that requires the reinforcement. You should look at detailing of the column and the respective boundary conditions associated with it. If the floating columns are not part of lateral force resisting system, then check if it is attracting lateral load. Some thing to consider.

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Assalam-o-alaikum! The term 'load bearing structure' is commonly referred to a structure, in which the superstructure loads are transferred to the foundation, through masonry walls. These walls may consist of plain or reinforced masonry. Here are a few good books dealing with design of structural masonry: 1. Manual for Des of Plain Masonry in Building Structures, Institute of Struct Engineers, UK, 1997 2. Design of Structural Masonry by McKenzie, 2001 (BS & Eurocode 6 based) 3. Structural masonry designers’ manual by Curtin et al., 2006 (BS 5628 based) 4. Masonry Structural Design by Klingner, 2010 (IBC 2009 & MSJC-2008 based) 5. Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures by Narendra Taly, 2010 (IBC 2009 & MSJC-2008 based) Besides, you may find several other resources on the internet, dealing with design of load bearing masonry structures. Regards.