6.1.2.13 IfcPlateTypeEnum
6.1.2.13.1 Semantic definition
This enumeration defines the different types of planar elements an IfcPlate or IfcPlateType object can fulfill.
6.1.2.13.2 Type values
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
BASE_PLATE
|
A plate used to spread load over a surface, such as underneath a bearing or column. |
COVER_PLATE
|
A plate (underneath or above) a flange to provide additional load capacity. |
CURTAIN_PANEL
|
A planar element within a curtain wall, often consisting of a frame with fixed glazing. |
FLANGE_PLATE
|
A flange plate in linear members having box or I-profile (e.g. top or bottom flange plate in box-girder). |
GUSSET_PLATE
|
a plate or bracket for strengthening an angle in framework (as in a building or bridge). |
SHEET
|
A planar, flat and thin element, comes usually as metal sheet, and is often used as an additional part within an assembly. |
SPLICE_PLATE
|
A plate connecting two members joined at ends. |
STIFFENER_PLATE
|
A transversal plate added to a flange or a web plate for local stiffening. |
WEB_PLATE
|
A plate connecting flange plates in linear members having box or I-profile. |
USERDEFINED
|
User-defined linear element. |
NOTDEFINED
|
Undefined linear element. |
6.1.2.13.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcPlateTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF (BASE_PLATE ,COVER_PLATE ,CURTAIN_PANEL ,FLANGE_PLATE ,GUSSET_PLATE ,SHEET ,SPLICE_PLATE ,STIFFENER_PLATE ,WEB_PLATE ,USERDEFINED ,NOTDEFINED); END_TYPE;