Building Elements

Classes
class	OpenLxApp::Beam
	An Beam is a horizontal, or nearly horizontal, structural member that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. It represents such a member from an architectural point of view. It is not required to be load bearing. More...
class	OpenLxApp::BeamStandardCase
	The standard beam, BeamStandardCase, defines a beam with certain constraints for the provision of material usage, parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The BeamStandardCase handles all cases of beams, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::BuildingElementProxy
	The BuildingElementProxy is a proxy definition that provides the same functionality as subtypes of BuildingElement, but without having a predefined meaning of the special type of building element, it represents. Proxies can also be used as spatial place holders or provisions, that are later replaced by special types of elements. One use of the proxy object is a provision for voids, i.e. where a particular volume of space is requested by an engineering function that might later be accepted or rejected. If accepted it is transformed into a void within a building element, like a wall opening, or a slab opening. The provision for voids is exchanged as an BuildingElementProxy with the PredefinedType = ProvisionForVoid. Such proxy shall have a swept solid geometry, where the profile of the swept solid lies on/near the surface of the referred building element and the extrusion depths is equal to or bigger then (in case of round or otherwise irregular element shape) the thickness of the building element. The appropriate property set should be attached. In addition to the provision for voids, the building element proxy can also represent a provision for space, often the necessary space allocation for mechanical equipment that will be determined in a later design phase. The provision for space is exchanged as an IfcBuildingElementProxy with the PredefinedType = ProvisionForSpace. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Chimney
	Chimneys are typically vertical, or as near as vertical, parts of the construction of a building and part of the building fabric. Often constructed by pre-cast or insitu concrete, today seldom by bricks. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Column
	A Column is a vertical structural member which often is aligned with a structural grid intersection. It represents a vertical, or nearly vertical, structural member that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. It represents such a member from an architectural point of view. It is not required to be load bearing. More...
class	OpenLxApp::ColumnStandardCase
	The standard column, ColumnStandardCase, defines a column with certain constraints for the provision of material usage, parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The IfcColumnStandardCase handles all cases of columns, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Covering
	A covering is an element which covers some part of another element and is fully dependent on that other element. The Covering defines the occurrence of a covering type, that (if given) is expressed by the CoveringType. More...
class	OpenLxApp::CurtainWall
	A curtain wall is an exterior wall of a building which is an assembly of components, hung from the edge of the floor/roof structure rather than bearing on a floor. Curtain wall is represented as a building element assembly and implemented as a subtype of BuildingElement that uses an RelAggregates relationship. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Door
	The door is a building element that is predominately used to provide controlled access for people and goods. It includes constructions with hinged, pivoted, sliding, and additionally revolving and folding operations. A door consists of a lining and one or several panels. More...
class	OpenLxApp::DoorStandardCase
	The standard door, DoorStandardCase, defines a door with certain constraints for the provision of operation types, opening directions, frame and lining parameters, and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The DoorStandardCase handles all cases of doors, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Footing
	A footing is a part of the foundation of a structure that spreads and transmits the load to the soil. A footing is also characterized as shallow foundation, where the loads are transfered to the ground near the surface. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Member
	A Member is a structural member designed to carry loads between or beyond points of support. It is not required to be load bearing. The orientation of the member (being horizontal, vertical or sloped) is not relevant to its definition (in contrary to Beam and Column). An IMember represents a linear structural element from an architectural or structural modeling point of view and shall be used if it cannot be expressed more specifically as either an Beam or an Column. More...
class	OpenLxApp::MemberStandardCase
	The standard member, MemberStandardCase, defines a member with certain constraints for the provision of material usage, parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The MemberStandardCase handles all cases of members, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::OpeningElement
	The opening element stands for opening, recess or chase, all reflecting voids. It represents a void within any element that has physical manifestation. Openings can be inserted into walls, slabs, beams, columns, or other elements. More...
class	OpenLxApp::OpeningStandardCase
	The standard opening, OpeningStandardCase, defines an opening with certain constraints for the dimension parameters, position within the voided element, and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The OpeningStandardCase handles all cases of openings, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Pile
	pile is a slender timber, concrete, or steel structural element, driven, jetted, or otherwise embedded on end in the ground for the purpose of supporting a load. A pile is also characterized as deep foundation, where the loads are transfered to deeper subsurface layers. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Plate
	An Plate is a planar and often flat part with constant thickness. A plate may carry loads between or beyond points of support, or provide stiffening. The location of the plate (being horizontal, vertical or sloped) is not relevant to its definition (in contrary to Wall and Slab (as floor slab)). More...
class	OpenLxApp::PlateStandardCase
	The standard plate, PlateStandardCase, defines a plate with certain constraints for the provision of material usage, parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The PlateStandardCase handles all cases of plates, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Railing
	The railing is a frame assembly adjacent to human circulation spaces and at some space boundaries where it is used in lieu of walls or to compliment walls. Designed to aid humans, either as an optional physical support, or to prevent injury by falling. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Ramp
	A ramp is a vertical passageway which provides a human circulation link between one floor level and another floor level at a different elevation. It may include a landing as an intermediate floor slab. A ramp normally does not include steps. More...
class	OpenLxApp::RampFlight
	A ramp comprises a single inclined segment, or several inclined segments that are connected by a horizontal segment, referred to as a landing. A ramp flight is the single inclined segment and part of the ramp construction. In case of single flight ramps, the ramp flight and the ramp are identical. More...
class	OpenLxApp::ReinforcingBar
	A reinforcing bar is usually made of steel with manufactured deformations in the surface, and used in concrete and masonry construction to provide additional strength. A single instance of this class may represent one or many of actual rebars, for example a row of rebars. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Roof
	A roof is the covering of the top part of a building, it protects the building against the effects of weather. The Roof is a description of the total roof. It acts as a container entity, that aggregates all components of the roof, it represents. The aggregation is handled via 'Product.addRelatedProduct()', relating an Roof with the related roof elements, like slabs (represented by OpenLxApp.Slab), rafters and purlins (represented by OpenLxApp.Beam), or other included roofs, such as dormers (represented by OpenLxApp.Roof). More...
class	OpenLxApp::Slab
	A slab is a component of the construction that normally encloses a space vertically. The slab may provide the lower support (floor) or upper construction (roof slab) in any space in a building. More...
class	OpenLxApp::SlabElementedCase
	The SlabElementedCase defines a slab with certain constraints for the provision of its components. The SlabElementedCase handles all cases of slabs, that are decomposed into parts: More...
class	OpenLxApp::SlabStandardCase
	The standard slab, SlabStandardCase, defines a slab with certain constraints for the provision of material usage, parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The SlabStandardCase handles all cases of slabs, that: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Stair
	A stair is a vertical passageway allowing occupants to walk (step) from one floor level to another floor level at a different elevation. It may include a landing as an intermediate floor slab. More...
class	OpenLxApp::StairFlight
	A stair flight is an assembly of building components in a single "run" of stair steps (not interrupted by a landing). The stair steps and any stringers are included in the stair flight. A winder is also regarded a part of a stair flight. More...
class	OpenLxApp::TerrainElement
	An GeographicElement is a generalization of all elements within a geographical landscape. It includes occurrences of typical geographical elements, often referred to as features, such as trees or terrain. Common type information behind several occurrences of IfcGeographicElement is provided by the IfcGeographicElementType. More...
class	OpenLxApp::Wall
	The wall represents a vertical construction that bounds or subdivides spaces. Wall are usually vertical, or nearly vertical, planar elements, often designed to bear structural loads. A wall is however not required to be load bearing. More...
class	OpenLxApp::WallElementedCase
	The WallElementedCase defines a wall with certain constraints for the provision of its components. The WallElementedCase handles all cases of walls, that are decomposed into parts: More...
class	OpenLxApp::WallStandardCase
	TThe WallStandardCase defines a wall with certain constraints for the provision of parameters and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The WallStandardCase handles all cases of walls, that are extruded vertically: More...
class	OpenLxApp::Window
	The window is a building element that is predominately used to provide natural light and fresh air. It includes vertical opening but also horizontal opening such as skylights or light domes. It includes constructions with swinging, pivoting, sliding, or revolving panels and fixed panels. A window consists of a lining and one or several panels. More...
class	OpenLxApp::WindowStandardCase
	The standard window, WindowStandardCase, defines a window with certain constraints for the provision of operation types, opening directions, frame and lining parameters, construction types and with certain constraints for the geometric representation. The WindowStandardCase handles all cases of windows, that: More...

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