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*Substructure and bearing elevations* are found in the [bridge modeler|kb:Bridge modeler] Bridge Object Bent Assignments menu under Bridge > Bridge Objects > Modify/Show Bridge Object > Modify/Show Assignments for Bents > Elevation (Global Z).

_Substructure Location, Elevation (Global Z)_ is the [bearing|kb:Bridge bearings] seat elevation, or the elevation at the top of the [bent|kb:Bridge bent] cap or abutment cap. _Bearing Assignment, Elevation at Layout Line (Global Z)_ is the elevation at the bearing action point. Abutment and bent figures, taken from pages 1-13 and 1-15 of the [_Bridge Seismic Design_|doc:Bridge seismic analysis and design] manual, are shown in Figures 1 and 2:

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{center-text}Figure 1 - Abutment bearing action point (Z = -49ft) and seat (Z = -51ft){center-text}

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{center-text}Figure 2 - Bent bearing action point (Z = -49ft) and seat (Z = -51ft){center-text}


h1. See Also

* [Bridge bearings FAQ|kb:Bridge bearings FAQ]