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# Pier Cap
This section defines the pier cap geometry, sections, and FEA settings for intermediate supports.
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**Navigation:** Substructure > Pier > Pier Cap
For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Pier Cap Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/concrete-u-girder-bridge-workflow/substructure-cug/pier-cug/pier-cap-cug).
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## Steps
### Step 1: Navigate to Pier Cap
Navigate to **Pier > Pier Cap** in the tree view.
### Step 2: Assign Locations
Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Location** cell and select the support lines:
| Pier Cap | Location |
| -------- | -------- |
| PierCap1 | SL2 |
| PierCap2 | SL3 |
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Since PierCap1 and PierCap2 are identical, enter the same parameter values for both.
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### Step 3: Define Section Geometry
Click the **three-dots icon** on **Straight - Tapered Section / Length** and select **Edit**.
Configure the section parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Start Section | PCSec |
| End Section | PCSec |
| Section Length | 45 ft (along Y-Y from right) |
### Step 4: Set Slope Option
Navigate to the **General** tab and set **Slope Option** to **Alignment**.
### Step 5: Set Elevation Offset
Enter the **Top Elevation Offset from Alignment** value as **-9.00 ft**.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Profile Grade Line) as the reference point.
### Step 6: Configure FEA Settings
Navigate to the **FEM** tab and assign **RigidSection** to the Rigid Section parameter.
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OpenBrIM automatically uses the **RigidSection** defined in Properties for rigid connections.
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## Verification
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The completed pier caps are shown below.
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