This enumeration defines the available predefined types of slabs that can further specify an IfcSlab or IfcSlabType.
6.1.2.19.2 Type values
Type
Description
APPROACH_SLAB
A slab used to provide a transition from embankment to the bridge.
BASESLAB
The slab is used to represent a floor slab against the ground (and thereby being a part of the foundation). Another name is mat foundation.
FLOOR
The slab is used to represent a floor slab or a bridge deck.
LANDING
The slab is used to represent a landing within a stair or ramp.
PAVING
Rigid pavement course of a road or other paved area, usually concrete.
ROOF
The slab is used to represent a roof slab (either flat or sloped).
SIDEWALK
The slab is used to represent a sidewalk.
TRACKSLAB
A track slab is a reinforced concrete slab or prestressed reinforced concrete slab, which is a main element of slab track. It can be prefabricated or cast on site and may have sleepers embedded.
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Last change: Fixes typo and improves definition of approach slab (#990)
* Fixes typo and improves definition of approach slab
* Apply suggestion from @evandroAlfieri
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Co-authored-by: Evandro Alfieri <62438551+evandroAlfieri@users.noreply.github.com> by Richard Brice on 2026-04-28T00:38:45-07:00
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