This section defines the end bent (abutment) structures at both ends of the bridge.
Step 1: Navigate to End Bent
Navigate to Pier > End/Interior Bent in the tree view.
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.
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.
Enter the Top Elevation Offset from Alignment value as shown.
Navigate to the FEM tab and select a section for Rigid Section.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Profile Grade Line) as the reference point.
After completing these steps, the end bents should appear as shown below.
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