# 10. Templates for Code Check and Load Rating

This section creates reusable templates that define how code checks and load ratings are performed for different component types.

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Templates specify the AASHTO provisions, load combinations, and analysis settings used for design verification. Once defined, they can be applied to multiple instances of each component type.
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## Available Templates

| Template                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Purpose                                        |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| [Steel I Girder Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/steel-i-girder-code-check-template-ex1-sig)   | Flexure, shear, and fatigue checks for girders |
| [Steel I Girder Load Rating Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/steel-i-girder-load-rating-template-ex1-sig) | Load rating per Manual for Bridge Evaluation   |
| [Field Splice Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/field-splice-code-check-template-ex1-sig)       | Bolted splice connection verification          |
| [Cross Frame Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/cross-frame-code-check-template-ex1-sig)         | Bracing member capacity checks                 |
| [Shear Stud Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/shear-stud-code-check-template-ex1-sig)           | Composite connector capacity                   |
| [Pier Cap Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/pier-cap-code-check-template-ex1-sig)               | Concrete cap flexure and shear                 |
| [Pier Column Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/pier-column-code-check-template-ex1-sig)         | Column interaction checks                      |
| [Pier Footing Code Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/pier-footing-code-check-template-ex1-sig)       | Foundation bearing and flexure                 |
| [Pile Capacity Check Template](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-i-girder-bridge-ex1-sig/templates-for-code-check-and-load-rating-ex1-sig/pile-capacity-check-template-ex1-sig)               | Axial and lateral pile capacity                |

## Template Configuration

Each template defines:

* **Design Code**: AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition provisions
* **Load Combinations**: Applicable limit states
* **Analysis Points**: Locations for demand extraction
* **Capacity Calculations**: Resistance formulas and factors