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h2. Bridge bearing tips

* Users may specify different girder-bearing properties at each [bent|kb:Bridge bent] and abutment. Overwrite options are located under 'BrIM' > 'Bridge Object' > 'Abutments' and 'Bents'.

* The bridge modeler locates bearing [links|kb:Link] directly below the girder web. To model a different bearing layout, delete the links automatically created, then manually create links as desired. When girder design should not have bearings, create a bearing with zero stiffness along each DOF, then assign that element to simulate the absence of a bearing.


h2. See Also

* [Bridge bearings FAQ|Bridge bearings FAQ]
* [Manually modify bridge bearings|tutorials:Manually modify bridge bearings] tutorial
* [Girder support condition]

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* [Bridge abutment DRAFT] \- details on bearing links created at abutment location
* [Bridge bent DRAFT] \- details on bearing links created at bent location
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