# Girder Layout

This section connects insertion points to define girder paths along the bridge.

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**Navigation:** Bridge Geometry > Girder Layout

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Girder Layout Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-tub-girder-bridge-workflow/bridge-geometry-stg/girder-layout-stg).
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## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to Girder Layout

Navigate to **Bridge Geometry > Girder Layout** in the tree view.

![Girder Layout navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2169241601/image-20230216-150120.png?api=v2)

![Girder Layout spreadsheet](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2169241601/image-20230216-151305.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Define First Girder Layout

Click the **three-dot icon** on the **Supports** cell and select insertion points **IP1, IP3, IP5, IP7** for the first girder layout.

### Step 3: Define Second Girder Layout

Click **Done** after selection, then create another layout selecting **IP2, IP4, IP6, IP8**.

### Step 4: Set Layout Type

Set **Type** as **Curved** for both layouts.

![Layout type](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2169241601/image-20230216-151805.png?api=v2)

## Verification

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The completed girder layout is shown below.
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![Completed girder layout](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2169241601/image-20230216-153208.png?api=v2)