This enumeration is used to identify the primary purpose of a pipe fitting. This is a very basic categorization mechanism to generically identify the pipe fitting type. Subcategories of pipe fittings are not enumerated.
7.5.2.25.2 Type values
Type
Description
BEND
A fitting with typically two ports used to change the direction of flow between connected elements.
CONNECTOR
Connector fitting, typically used to join two ports together within a flow distribution system (e.g., a coupling used to join two pipe segments).
ENTRY
Entry fitting, typically unconnected at one port and connected to a flow distribution system at the other (e.g., a breeching inlet).
EXIT
Exit fitting, typically unconnected at one port and connected to a flow distribution system at the other (e.g., a hose bibb).
JUNCTION
A fitting with typically more than two ports used to redistribute flow among the ports and/or to change the direction of flow between connected elements (e.g, tee, cross, wye, etc.).
OBSTRUCTION
A fitting with typically two ports used to obstruct or restrict flow between the connected elements (e.g., screen, perforated plate, etc.).
TRANSITION
A fitting with typically two ports having different shapes or sizes. Can also be used to change the direction of flow between connected elements.
USERDEFINED
User-defined fitting.
NOTDEFINED
Undefined fitting.
Table 7.5.2.25.A
7.5.2.25.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcPipeFittingTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(BEND
,CONNECTOR
,ENTRY
,EXIT
,JUNCTION
,OBSTRUCTION
,TRANSITION
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;