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# 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.
### 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.
### 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**.
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**.
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OpenBrIM automatically assigns the **RigidSection** defined in Properties to objects like End Bent and Pier Cap.
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Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Profile Grade Line) as the reference point.
## Verification
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After completing these steps, the end bents should appear as shown below.
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