4.2.3 Constraint Association

The concept Constraint Association describes how object or object types may have associated constraints indicating a qualitative objective or a quantitative metric to be met.

Constraints based on metrics are measurable, such that the status of a metric being valid is computer-interpretable. Metric constraints are based on simple conditional logic such as greater than a particular value or included within a specified list or table. Constraints may be combine multiple metrics using boolean logic such as AND, OR, XOR, or NOT.

The following diagram shows the generic classes and relationships used when applying this concept. In addition, concepts may have particular importance to common or standardised industry practices and scenarios. For these specific usage scenarios, the tables below shows a recommended list of general usage patterns that users may adopt.

Figure 4.2.3.A

General Usage

ApplicableEntity
IfcObjectDefinition

Table 4.2.3.B