IfcCenterLineProfileDef

Natural language names
Profildefinition mit Hilfe Mittellinie
Center Line Profile Def
Semantic definitions at the entity
Entity definition

The profile IfcCenterLineProfileDef defines an arbitrary two-dimensional open, not self intersecting profile for the use within the swept solid geometry. It is given by an area defined by applying a constant thickness to a centerline, generating an area from which the solid can be constructed.

Among else, IfcCenterLineProfileDef is used to model cold-formed steel or aluminium sections (Sigma, Zeta, Omega, and similar sections which are not covered by subtypes of IfcParameterizedProfileDef). However, since IfcCenterLineProfileDef does not provide shape parameters except for the thickness, there is generally a need to further specify the profile definition by means of

or a combination of them. See IfcProfileDef for guidance on external references for profiles.

HISTORY  New entity in IFC2x3.

Informal Propositions:

  1. The Curve has to be an open curve.
  2. The Curve has to be a non-intersecting curve.

Figure 563 illustrates the center line profile definition. The Curve is defined in the underlying coordinate system. The underlying coordinate system is defined by the swept surface that uses the profile definition. It is the xy plane of:

The Curve attribute defines a two dimensional open bounded curve. The Thickness attribute defines a constant thickness along the curve.

"center line"

Figure 563 — Centerline profile

Attribute definitions
#AttributeTypeCardinalityDescription G
4ThicknessIfcPositiveLengthMeasure Constant thickness applied along the center line. X
Inherited definitions from supertypes
Entity inheritance IfcArbitraryOpenProfileDef IfcProfileDef
Attribute inheritance
#AttributeTypeCardinalityDescriptionG
IfcProfileDef
1ProfileTypeIfcProfileTypeEnum Defines the type of geometry into which this profile definition shall be resolved, either a curve or a surface area. In case of curve the profile should be referenced by a swept surface, in case of area the profile should be referenced by a swept area solid. X
2ProfileNameIfcLabel? Human-readable name of the profile, for example according to a standard profile table. As noted above, machine-readable standardized profile designations should be provided in IfcExternalReference.ItemReference. X
HasExternalReferenceIfcExternalReferenceRelationship
@RelatedResourceObjects
S[0:?]Reference to external information, e.g. library, classification, or document information, which is associated with the profile.
IFC4 CHANGE New inverse attribute
X
HasPropertiesIfcProfileProperties
@ProfileDefinition
S[0:?]Additional properties of the profile, for example mechanical properties.
IFC4 CHANGE New inverse attribute
X
IfcArbitraryOpenProfileDef
3CurveIfcBoundedCurve Open bounded curve defining the profile. X
IfcCenterLineProfileDef
4ThicknessIfcPositiveLengthMeasure Constant thickness applied along the center line. X
Definitions applying to General Usage

Concept inheritance

#ConceptTemplateModel View
IfcProfileDef
Property Sets for ObjectsProperty Sets for ObjectsGeneral Usage
Formal representations
XML Specification
 <xs:element name="IfcCenterLineProfileDef" type="ifc:IfcCenterLineProfileDef" substitutionGroup="ifc:IfcArbitraryOpenProfileDef" nillable="true"/>
 <xs:complexType name="IfcCenterLineProfileDef">
  <xs:complexContent>
   <xs:extension base="ifc:IfcArbitraryOpenProfileDef">
    <xs:attribute name="Thickness" type="ifc:IfcPositiveLengthMeasure" use="optional"/>
   </xs:extension>
  </xs:complexContent>
 </xs:complexType>
EXPRESS Specification
ENTITY IfcCenterLineProfileDef
 SUBTYPE OF (IfcArbitraryOpenProfileDef);
  Thickness : IfcPositiveLengthMeasure;
END_ENTITY;

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