IfcPileConstructionEnum

Definition from IAI: 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 IFC Release 2x2

ENUMERATION

- CAST_IN_PLACE Piles and piers that are excavated and poured in place.
- COMPOSITE Piles 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_CONCRETE Piles that are entirely of precast concrete (possibly with some steel or other fixtures).
- PREFAB_STEEL Prefabricated piles made entirely out of steel. It will also include steel sheet piles where these are not part of another construction element.
- USERDEFINED Special types of pile construction which meet specific local requirements.
- NOTDEFINED The type of pile construction is not defined.

EXPRESS specification:

TYPE IfcPileConstructionEnum = ENUMERATION OF
( | CAST_IN_PLACE, COMPOSITE, PRECAST_CONCRETE, PREFAB_STEEL, USERDEFINED, NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;