# Superstructure Construction

This section defines the construction sequence for all superstructure components.

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## Overview

Steel girder erection and deck pouring sequence is a critical process in the construction of a steel bridge:

* Steel girders are erected and braced
* Deck formwork is placed on girders
* Concrete deck is poured in stages
* Each pour stage is followed by a stiffness gain stage when concrete hardens

OpenBrIM platform offers the capability to model all stages involved in steel bridge construction, including deck construction, complete girder erection for design purposes, and partial girder erection and temporary support construction for the erection process.

## Sections

| Section                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Description                                 |
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| [Girder Erection (Complete)](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/construction-ex1-stg/superstructure-construction-ex1-stg/girder-erection-complete-ex1-stg)                           | Define complete girder and bracing erection |
| [Deck Construction](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/construction-ex1-stg/superstructure-construction-ex1-stg/deck-construction-ex1-stg)                                           | Configure deck pouring and hardening stages |
| [Superstructure Attachment Construction](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/construction-ex1-stg/superstructure-construction-ex1-stg/superstructure-attachment-construction-ex1-stg) | Define barrier and attachment construction  |

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