6.3.2.4 IfcMechanicalFastenerTypeEnum

6.3.2.4.1 Semantic definition

This enumeration defines the different types of mechanical fasteners.

6.3.2.4.2 Type values

Type	Description
`ANCHORBOLT`	A special bolt which is anchored into concrete, stone, or brickwork.
`BOLT`	A threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole in a nut or any other part to form a fastener. The mechanical fastener often also includes one or more washers and one or more nuts.
`CHAIN`	a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
`COUPLER`	A part connecting two rod or bars, such as reinforcement bars.
`DOWEL`	A cylindrical rod that is driven into holes of the connected pieces.
`NAIL`	A thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener.
`NAILPLATE`	A piece of sheet metal with punched points that overlaps the connected pieces and is pressed into their material.
`RAILFASTENING`	An assembly of components which secures a rail to the supporting structure and retains it in the required position whilst permitting any necessary vertical, lateral and longitudinal movement. Note: definition from EN 13481-1.
`RAILJOINT`	A mechanical assembly with e.g. fishplates to join two rail ends with optional functions (insulation or expansion capacity).
`RIVET`	A fastening part having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together.
`ROPE`	a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material. used primarily for mooring vessels
`SCREW`	A fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head.
`SHEARCONNECTOR`	A ring connector that is accepted by ring keyways in the connected pieces; or a toothed circular or square connector that is pressed into the connected pieces.
`STAPLE`	A doubly pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener.
`STUDSHEARCONNECTOR`	Stud shear connectors are cylindrical fastening parts with a head on one side. On the other side they are welded on steel members for the use in composite steel and concrete structures.
`USERDEFINED`	User-defined mechanical fastener.
`NOTDEFINED`	Undefined mechanical fastener.

Table 6.3.2.4.A

6.3.2.4.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcMechanicalFastenerTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(ANCHORBOLT
	,BOLT
	,CHAIN
	,COUPLER
	,DOWEL
	,NAIL
	,NAILPLATE
	,RAILFASTENING
	,RAILJOINT
	,RIVET
	,ROPE
	,SCREW
	,SHEARCONNECTOR
	,STAPLE
	,STUDSHEARCONNECTOR
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

6.3.2.4 IfcMechanicalFastenerTypeEnum

6.3.2.4.1 Semantic definition

6.3.2.4.2 Type values

6.3.2.4.3 Formal representation

6.3.2.4.4 References

6.3.2.4.5 Changelog

6.3.2.4.5.1 IFC4

6.3.2.4.5.2 IFC4.2

6.3.2.4.5.3 IFC4.3_DEV_0f68f59