6.1.2.6 IfcColumnTypeEnum

6.1.2.6.1 Semantic definition

This enumeration defines the different predefined types of columns that can further specify an IfcColumn or IfcColumnType.

Type	Description
`COLUMN`	A usually vertical member that may be load bearing and requiring resistance to vertical forces by compression but also sometimes to lateral forces.
`PIERSTEM`	An individual vertical part of a pier, may be a simple column, i.e. no breakdown into segments or separate structural parts such as flanges and web(s), or may be an aggregation of segments and/or parts.
`PIERSTEM_SEGMENT`	A vertical segment of a pier column.
`PILASTER`	A column element embedded within a wall that can be required to be load bearing but may also only be used for decorative purposes.
`STANDCOLUMN`	A column transmitting vertical loads from a superstructure to an arch below it.
`USERDEFINED`	User-defined linear element.
`NOTDEFINED`	Undefined linear element.

Table A

TYPE IfcColumnTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(COLUMN
,PIERSTEM
,PIERSTEM_SEGMENT
,PILASTER
,STANDCOLUMN
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;