# Substructure

This section defines all substructure components for the Concrete U Girder Bridge, including end bents, piers, columns, foundations, and piles.

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## Overview

The substructure consists of:

* **End Bent:** Abutment structures at bridge ends
* **Pier:** Intermediate supports including pier caps and columns
* **Foundation:** Spread footing foundations
* **Pile:** Deep foundation elements

## Sections

| Section                                                                                                                                            | Description                             |
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| [End Bent](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/substructure-ex1-cug/end-bent-ex1-cug)     | Define end bent geometry and properties |
| [Pier](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/substructure-ex1-cug/pier-ex1-cug)             | Configure pier caps and columns         |
| [Foundation](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/substructure-ex1-cug/foundation-ex1-cug) | Define spread footings                  |
| [Pile](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/concrete-bridge-examples/example-concrete-u-girder-bridge/substructure-ex1-cug/pile-ex1-cug)             | Configure pile properties               |

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Complete each section to fully define the substructure before proceeding to Tendon.
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