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5.4.2.11 IfcFacilityUsageEnum

5.4.2.11.1 Semantic definition

This container defines the different usage types of conveyor segments that can further specify an IfcFacilityPart.

5.4.2.11.2 Type values

Type Description
LATERAL

A Lateral usage implies a facility part is a lateral (left, right, centre etc.) subdivision of a longitudinal segment or facility. Common uses include traffic lanes, road or rail side embankments etc.

LONGITUDINAL

A longitudinal usage implies a subdivision along a linear facility where the part has a defined start and end along the facility alignment(s).

REGION

A regional usage implies a bounded subdivision in the "X-Y plane" of a parent IfcSpatialStructureElement. The parent IfcSpatialStructureElement can be longitudinal or regional in nature.

VERTICAL

A vertical usage implies a subdivision in the "Z plane" usually signifying a defined elevation level or controlled volume within a segment of the Z plane.

USERDEFINED

User-defined type.

NOTDEFINED

Undefined type.

Table A

5.4.2.11.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcFacilityUsageEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(LATERAL
,LONGITUDINAL
,REGION
,VERTICAL
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

5.4.2.11.4 References

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