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.

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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.

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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;

6.1.2.13 IfcPlateTypeEnum

6.1.2.13.1 Semantic definition

6.1.2.13.2 Type values

6.1.2.13.3 Formal representation

6.1.2.13.4 References

6.1.2.13.5 Changelog

6.1.2.13.5.1 IFC4.2