End/Interior Bent

This section defines the end bent (abutment cap) geometry, including cross-sections, elevations, and FEA settings.

Navigation: Substructure > Pier > End/Interior Bent

For detailed parameter explanations, see the End/Interior Bent Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to End/Interior Bent

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

Navigation

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.

Section Editor

Section Options

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.

Section Assignment

Step 5: Set Slope Option

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

Slope Option

Step 6: Set Elevation and Offset

Enter the Top Elevation Offset from Alignment and Transverse Offset values as shown.

Step 7: Configure FEM Settings

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

FEM Settings

Step 8: Create Additional End Bents

Repeat the previous steps to create end bents at other locations (e.g., EndBent2 at Abut2).

All End Bents

Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction

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

Offset Reference

Verification

After completing these steps, your end bent configuration should match the views shown below.

Completed End Bent View 1

Completed End Bent View 2