This enumeration is used to identify primary transport element types.
5.4.2.24.2 Type values
Type
Description
CRANEWAY
A crane way system, normally including the crane rails, fasteners and the crane. It is primarily used to move heavy goods in a factory or other industry buildings.
ELEVATOR
Elevator or lift being a transport device to move people or goods vertically.
ESCALATOR
Escalator being a transport device to move people. It consists of individual linked steps that move up and down on tracks while keeping the threads horizontal.
HAULINGGEAR
A device used for hauling goods.
LIFTINGGEAR
A device used for lifting or lowering heavy goods. It may be manually operated or electrically or pneumatically driven.
MOVINGWALKWAY
Moving walkway being a transport device to move people horizontally or on an incline. It is a slow conveyor belt that transports people.
USERDEFINED
User-defined type.
NOTDEFINED
Undefined type.
Table 5.4.2.24.A
5.4.2.24.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcTransportElementTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(CRANEWAY
,ELEVATOR
,ESCALATOR
,HAULINGGEAR
,LIFTINGGEAR
,MOVINGWALKWAY
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;