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# End/Interior Bent

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

{% hint style="info" %}
**Navigation:** Substructure > Pier > End/Interior Bent

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [End/Interior Bent Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/precast-i-girder-bridge-workflow/substructure-pig/endinterior-bent-pig).
{% endhint %}

## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to End/Interior Bent

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

![Navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-133430.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-134333.png?api=v2)

![Section Options](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-140806.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-134929.png?api=v2)

### Step 5: Set Slope Option

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

![Slope Option](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-142032.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-142603.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-143318.png?api=v2)

<details>

<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Transverse Offset Direction</summary>

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

![Offset Reference](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2104689432/image-20230216-130246.png?api=v2)

</details>

## Verification

{% hint style="success" %}
After completing these steps, your end bent configuration should match the views shown below.
{% endhint %}

![Completed End Bent View 1](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-143803.png?api=v2)

![Completed End Bent View 2](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2235826250/image-20230714-143909.png?api=v2)


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