# End Bent

This section defines the end bent (abutment) structures at both ends of the bridge.

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**Navigation:** Substructure > Pier > End/Interior Bent

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [End Bent Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/concrete-u-girder-bridge-workflow/substructure-cug/endinterior-bent-cug).
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## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to End Bent

Navigate to **Pier > End/Interior Bent** in the tree view.

![Navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-105204.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Select Locations

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Location** cell and select **SL1** and **SL4**.

This determines the placement of the end bents.

### Step 3: Enter Parameter Values

Since **EB1** and **EB2** are identical, enter the same parameter values for both.

![Parameters](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-113830.png?api=v2)

![More Parameters](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-114625.png?api=v2)

![Additional Parameters](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-114707.png?api=v2)

### Step 4: Configure Section Data

Click the **three-dots icon** on **Straight - Tapered Section / Length** and select **Edit**.

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Start Section** cell and select **EBSec**.

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **End Section** cell and select **EBSec**.

Enter **Section Length** as **45 ft** along Y-Y starting from right.

### Step 5: Set Slope Option

Navigate back to the **General** tab and set **Slope Option** to **Alignment**.

![Slope Option](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-115447.png?api=v2)

Enter the **Top Elevation Offset from Alignment** value as shown.

### Step 6: Configure FEM Settings

Navigate to the **FEM** tab and select a section for **Rigid Section**.

![FEM Settings](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-115653.png?api=v2)

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OpenBrIM automatically assigns the **RigidSection** defined in Properties to objects like End Bent and Pier Cap.
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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Transverse Offset Direction</summary>

Offset values use PGL (Profile Grade Line) as the reference point.

![Offset Direction](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2104689432/image-20230216-130246.png?api=v2)

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## Verification

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After completing these steps, the end bents should appear as shown below.
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![Completed End Bent 1](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-120338.png?api=v2)

![Completed End Bent 2](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2258763853/image-20230831-120409.png?api=v2)