# Girder Layout

This section connects insertion points to create girder layout lines for the U-girders.

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**Navigation:** Bridge Geometry > Girder Layout

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Girder Layout Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/concrete-u-girder-bridge-workflow/bridge-geometry-cug/girder-layout-cug).
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## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to Girder Layout

Navigate to **Bridge Geometry > Girder Layout** in the tree view.

![Navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763797/image-20230824-115849.png?api=v2)

![Girder Layout Panel](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763797/image-20230824-120116.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Create First Girder Layout

Click the **three-dots icon** on the first cell of **Supports** and **pick** insertion points **IP1**, **IP3**, **IP5**, **IP7**.

Click **Done** after selecting the insertion points.

### Step 3: Create Second Girder Layout

Create another girder layout by selecting insertion points **IP2**, **IP4**, **IP6**, **IP8**.

### Step 4: Set Layout Type

Set **Type** to **Curved** for both girder layouts.

![Layout Type](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763797/image-20230824-125257.png?api=v2)

## Verification

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After completing these steps, the girder layout should appear as shown below.
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![Completed Girder Layout](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763797/image-20230824-131801.png?api=v2)