7.5.2.26 IfcPipeSegmentTypeEnum
7.5.2.26.1 Semantic definition
This enumeration is used to identify the primary purpose of a pipe segment. This is a very basic categorization mechanism to generically identify the pipe segment type. Subcategories of pipe segments are not enumerated.
7.5.2.26.2 Type values
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
CULVERT
|
A covered channel or large pipe that forms a watercourse below ground level, usually under a road or railway. |
FLEXIBLESEGMENT
|
A flexible segment is a continuous non-linear segment of pipe that can be deformed and change the direction of flow. |
GUTTER
|
A gutter segment is a continuous open-channel segment of pipe. |
RIGIDSEGMENT
|
A rigid segment is continuous linear segment of pipe that cannot be deformed. |
SPOOL
|
A type of rigid segment that is typically shorter and used for providing connectivity within a piping network. |
USERDEFINED
|
User-defined segment. |
NOTDEFINED
|
Undefined segment. |
7.5.2.26.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcPipeSegmentTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(CULVERT
,FLEXIBLESEGMENT
,GUTTER
,RIGIDSEGMENT
,SPOOL
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;