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Pier Cap
bridge.substructure.pier_system.pier_cappublishedEdit
Definition
Transverse cap or crosshead distributing bearing reactions to pier shafts.
- Class kind
- component
- Abstract
- no
- Depth
- 3
- Origin
- reference source
- Ontology
- engineering-reference-book.bridge v1.0.0
- Aliases
- Cap Beam, Crosshead, Pier Headstock, Bent Cap
- Abbreviations
- —
- Last changed
- 7/27/2026, 2:50:05 PM
Identification
- Positive labels
- Pier Cap, Cap Beam, Crosshead, Pier Headstock, Bent Cap
- Negative labels
- —
- Visual features
- horizontal beam at top of pier shafts; bearing seats on top
- Min identity clues
- 2
Evidence
- Preferred views
- elevation, cross_section, detail, plan
- Evidence types
- view, detail, schedule, note, dimension, level, section_callout
- Source trace required
- yes
Measurements (5)
| Name | Symbol | Unit | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | L | m/mm | required |
| Width | W | m/mm | required |
| Thickness | T | m/mm | required |
| Instance Count | N | count | required |
| Concrete Grade | fck | — | required |
Relationships (2)
- supported_by
bridge.substructure.pier_system.pier_shaft - supports
bridge.substructure.bearing_seat
BOQ items (1)
| Item code | Formula | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
bridge.concrete.pier_cap.volume | L * W * T * N | volume | m3 |
Validation
- Blocking if missing
- yes
- Human review allowed
- yes
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Provenance
- Basis
- drawing_observed
- Project values included
- no
- vadhavan_port_rob_viaduct_gad
- pages 2, 11, 12, 13
- regional_terminology
- no page list
Children (0)
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