IfcPileConstructionEnum

Natural language names
Pile Construction Enum
Enumération des types de construction de pieux
Semantic definitions at the type
Type definition

Enumeration defining the construction type for piles. The type is mainly based on how the piles are used and manufactured. Some material information is mixed in because this affects the way the piles are used.

HISTORY  New type in IFC2x2.
Enumeration definition
ConstantDescription
CAST_IN_PLACEPiles and piers that are excavated and poured in place.
COMPOSITEiles that are a mix of components, such as a steel outer casing which is driven into the ground with a cast-in-place concrete core.
PRECAST_CONCRETEPiles that are entirely of precast concrete (possibly with some steel or other fixtures).
PREFAB_STEELPrefabricated piles made entirely out of steel. It will also include steel sheet piles where these are not part of another construction element.
USERDEFINEDSpecial types of pile construction which meet specific local requirements.
NOTDEFINEDThe type of pile construction is not defined.
Formal representations
XML Specification
 <xs:simpleType name="IfcPileConstructionEnum">
  <xs:restriction base="xs:string">
   <xs:enumeration value="cast_in_place"/>
   <xs:enumeration value="composite"/>
   <xs:enumeration value="precast_concrete"/>
   <xs:enumeration value="prefab_steel"/>
   <xs:enumeration value="userdefined"/>
   <xs:enumeration value="notdefined"/>
  </xs:restriction>
 </xs:simpleType>
EXPRESS Specification
TYPE IfcPileConstructionEnum = ENUMERATION OF (
 CAST_IN_PLACE,
 COMPOSITE,
 PRECAST_CONCRETE,
 PREFAB_STEEL,
 USERDEFINED,
 NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

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References  References: IfcPile

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