# Temperature Load

This section defines temperature loads applied to the bridge structure.

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## Overview

Temperature loads account for thermal expansion and contraction effects.

## Sections

| Section                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Description                |
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| [Uniform Temperature Load](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/loading-ex1-cug/loads-ex1-cug/temperature-load-ex1-cug/uniform-temperature-load-ex1-cug) | Uniform temperature change |

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Complete temperature load definitions for thermal analysis.
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