IFC 4.3.0.0 (IFC4X3) final

5.4.2.24 IfcTransportElementTypeEnum

5.4.2.24.1 Semantic definition

This enumeration is used to identify primary transport element types.

5.4.2.24.2 Type values

Type Description
CRANEWAY

A crane way system, normally including the crane rails, fasteners and the crane. It is primarily used to move heavy goods in a factory or other industry buildings.

ELEVATOR

Elevator or lift being a transport device to move people of good vertically.

ESCALATOR

Escalator being a transport device to move people. It consists of individual linked steps that move up and down on tracks while keeping the threads horizontal.

HAULINGGEAR

A device used for hauling goods.

LIFTINGGEAR

A device used for lifting or lowering heavy goods. It may be manually operated or electrically or pneumatically driven.

MOVINGWALKWAY

Moving walkway being a transport device to move people horizontally or on an incline. It is a slow conveyor belt that transports people.

USERDEFINED

No description available.

NOTDEFINED

No description available.

Table 5.4.2.24.A

5.4.2.24.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcTransportElementTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(CRANEWAY
	,ELEVATOR
	,ESCALATOR
	,HAULINGGEAR
	,LIFTINGGEAR
	,MOVINGWALKWAY
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

5.4.2.24.4 References