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6.1.2.8 IfcCoveringTypeEnum

6.1.2.8.1 Semantic definition

This enumeration defines the range of different types of covering that can further specify an IfcCovering or an IfcCoveringType.

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6.1.2.8.2 Type values

Type Description
CEILING

The covering is used to represent a ceiling.

CLADDING

The covering is used to represent a cladding.

COPING

A protective capping or covering of a wall or a parapet.

FLOORING

The covering is used to represent a flooring.

INSULATION

The covering is used to insulate an element for thermal or acoustic purposes.

MEMBRANE

An impervious layer that could be used for e.g. roof covering (below tiling - that may be known as sarking etc.) or as a damp proof course membrane; also, waterproofing material on a bridge structure (typically on top of bridge slab).

MOLDING

The covering is used to represent a molding being a strip of material to cover the transition of surfaces (often between wall cladding and ceiling).

ROOFING

The covering is used to represent a roof covering.

SKIRTINGBOARD

The covering is used to represent a skirting board being a strip of material to cover the transition between the wall cladding and the flooring.

SLEEVING

The covering is used to isolate a distribution element from a space in which it is contained.

TOPPING

A layer of material used for leveling or flattening a surface.

WRAPPING

The covering is used for wrapping particularly of distribution elements using tape.

USERDEFINED

User defined type of covering.

NOTDEFINED

Undefined type of covering.

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6.1.2.8.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcCoveringTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(CEILING
,CLADDING
,COPING
,FLOORING
,INSULATION
,MEMBRANE
,MOLDING
,ROOFING
,SKIRTINGBOARD
,SLEEVING
,TOPPING
,WRAPPING
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

6.1.2.8.4 References

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6.1.2.8.5 Changelog

6.1.2.8.5.1 IFC4

  • item, MOLDING
  • item, SKIRTINGBOARD

6.1.2.8.5.2 IFC4.2

  • item, COPING

6.1.2.8.5.3 IFC4.3_ADD2

  • item, TOPPING