# Bolted Field Splice

This section defines bolted field splice locations and configurations.

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**Navigation:** Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Bolted Field Splice Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-tub-girder-bridge-workflow/superstructure-stg/connections-stg/bolted-field-splice-stg).
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## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to Bolted Field Splice

Navigate to **Connections > Bolted Field Splice** in the tree view.

![Bolted Field Splice navigation](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-091314.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Assign Girder

Set the **Girder** for each splice location.

### Step 3: Enter Station Data

Enter the station locations for each field splice.

![Station data](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-091938.png?api=v2)

### Step 4: Configure Web Splice

Navigate to the **Web Splice** tab and set **Plate Material** to **A709\_50W**.

![Web splice](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-092504.png?api=v2)

### Step 5: Configure Top Flange Splice

Navigate to the **Top Flange Splice** tab and set **Plate Material** to **A709\_50W**.

![Top flange splice](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-093109.png?api=v2)

### Step 6: Configure Bottom Flange Splice

Navigate to the **Bottom Flange Splice** tab and set **Plate Material** to **A709\_50W**.

![Bottom flange splice](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-093352.png?api=v2)

### Step 7: Assign Bolt Properties

Navigate to the **Bolts** tab and assign:

* **Web Bolt Property:** BWeb
* **Flange Bolt Property:** BFlange

![Bolt assignment](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-105032.png?api=v2)

### Step 8: Toggle Bolt Display

Edit **Show Bolts** parameter to enable/disable bolt visualization.

![Show bolts](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-105508.png?api=v2)

### Step 9: Enable Detailing (Optional)

Click the **Detailing** icon to activate detailed bolt visualization.

![Detailing](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-105901.png?api=v2)

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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Performance</summary>

Disable Detailing when detailed bolt visualization is not needed for better performance.

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## Verification

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The completed bolted field splice is shown below.
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![Completed field splice](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2173337657/image-20230221-110901.png?api=v2)