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# Girder Erection (Complete)

This section defines the complete girder erection construction stage.

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**Navigation:** Construction > Superstructure Construction > Girder Erection (Complete)

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Girder Erection (Complete) Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-tub-girder-bridge-workflow/construction-stg/superstructure-construction-stg/girdercross-frame-erection-complete-stg).
{% endhint %}

## Overview

Girder erection is typically only necessary to consider the non-composite state of girders in a design process. As a result, in general industry practice, girders and cross frames are erected in a single stage. However, if the user needs to model a detailed girder erection process, they can utilize the features available under the 'Girder Erection (Partial)' section.

## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to Girder Erection

Navigate to **Loading > Construction > Superstructure > Girder Erection (Complete)** in the tree view.

![Girder erection navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2168782884/image-20230222-165514.png?api=v2)

![Girder erection tree](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2168782884/image-20230222-165541.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Select Construction Stage

Click the **three-dot icon** on the **Stage** cell and select **GirderStage** as the construction stage.

### Step 3: Assign Bridge

Click the **three-dot icon** on the **Bridge** cell and set the Bridge as **BRG1**.

![Bridge assignment](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2168782884/image-20230222-165904.png?api=v2)

## Verification

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All girders and bracing should be assigned to the GirderStage.
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