# Pier Caps
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**Navigation:** Substructure > Pier > Pier Caps
For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Pier Caps Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-i-girder-bridge-workflow/substructure-sig/pier-sig/pier-cap-sig).
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**Step 1:** Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Location** cell, and then set **Pier2**.
**Step 2:** As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the pier cap section is define in the next step.
Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues
When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.
When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).
After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.
The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names **Flange Bolt Property** and **Web Bolt Property**.
**Step 3:** Click **three-dots icon** on the **Straight-Tapered Section / Length** cell and click **Edit**.
**Step 4:** Enter the **Section Length** as **6.**
**Step 5:** Click **three-dots icon** on Start Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Taper.**
If you have reached this stage and you don't have a section to select, and if you want to use the **Import Button**, you can refer to the **Quick Tip**.
Quick Tip: Learn how to import sections
If there is no section to be set, follow the steps below:
\- Click the three dots on the cell and select Import Section.
\- In the opened window, choose the section.\
\- Click the Import button.
**Step 6:** Click **three-dots icon** on End Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Mid.**
**Step 7:** Move to the second row.
Enter the **Section Length** as **36.5.**
Click **three-dots icon** on Start Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Mid.**
Click **three-dots icon** on End Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Mid.**
**Step 8:** Move to the third row.
Enter the **Section Length** as **6.**
Click **three-dots icon** on Start Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Mid.**
Click **three-dots icon** on End Section cell and select a **Section** as **PierCapRec\_Taper.**
**Step 9:** Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Slope Option** cell, and then set **Alignment**.
**Step 10:** Enter the **Top Elevation Offset from Alignment** as **-10.**
**Step 11:** Keep the **Transverse Offset, Longitudinal Offset** and **Section Type** as default.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset
Offset values use PGL as the reference point.
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Quick Tip: Longitudinal Offset
Offset values use PGL as the reference point.
**Step 12:** Keep **Circular-Parabolic Variation** as default.
**Step 13:** Keep **FEM** as default.
**Step 14:** Keep **Reinforcement** as default.
**Step 15:** Keep **Visual Settings** as default.
**Step 16:** Keep **Integral Cap** as default.
**Step 17:** Set name as **PierCap1**.
**Step 18:** When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.
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The completed pier caps are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.
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Quick Tip: Learn how to show Model
Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen.
Click on the Model button on the screen that opens up.
Quick Tip: Learn how to show FEA
Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen.
Click on the FEA button on the screen that opens up.
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To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.
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Pier Cap
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