Pier Cap Code Check T

This section creates code check templates for pier caps and end bents.

Navigation: Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Pier Cap Code Check

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Pier Cap Code Check Template

Navigate to Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Pier Cap Code Check in the tree view.

Navigation

Step 2: Create Templates

Create two templates:

• PierCapCT - for pier cap code checks
• EBCapCT - for end bent code checks

Step 3: Assign Load Combination Table

Click the three-dots icon on Load Combination Table and select SubstructureLCT.

Since pier caps and end bents are substructure elements, use the substructure load combination table.

Load Combination Assignment

Step 4: Configure Parameters

Set the following parameters:

Parameter	Value
Procedures for Shear Resistance (β and θ)	Generalized
Include axial effects on flexure/shear	Yes
Flexure Sign (Effective Shear Depth)	Use Critical Shear Concurrent Bending Moment

Parameter Settings

Additional Parameters

Step 5: Set State Provisions

Click the three-dots icon on Select State Provisions and assign FDOT for both templates.

State Provisions

Verification

After completing these steps, the Pier Cap Code Check templates are ready for use.