This section defines the end bent (abutment cap) geometry, including cross-sections, elevations, and FEA settings.
Step 1: Navigate to End/Interior Bent
Navigate to Substructure > Pier > End/Interior Bent in the tree view.
Step 2: Set Location and Name
Click the three-dots icon on the Location cell and select Abut1 (End Bent). Enter the name as EndBent1.
Step 3: Define Section
Click the three-dots icon on the Straight - Tapered Section / Length cell and select Edit.
Step 4: Assign Start and End Sections
Click the three-dots icon on the Start Section cell and select Rectangle_exist_EBcap. Repeat for the End Section.
Enter Section Length as 36 ft along Y-Y starting from right.
Step 5: Set Slope Option
Navigate back to the General tab and set Slope Option to Alignment.
Step 6: Set Elevation and Offset
Enter the Top Elevation Offset from Alignment and Transverse Offset values as shown.
Navigate to the FEM tab and select a section for Rigid Section.
Step 8: Create Additional End Bents
Repeat the previous steps to create end bents at other locations (e.g., EndBent2 at Abut2).
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use the Profile Grade Line (PGL) as the reference point.
After completing these steps, your end bent configuration should match the views shown below.
Completed End Bent View 1 Completed End Bent View 2 Last updated
