7.5.2.25 IfcPipeFittingTypeEnum
7.5.2.25.1 Semantic definition
This enumeration is used to identify the primary purpose of a pipe fitting. This is a very basic categorization mechanism to generically identify the pipe fitting type. Subcategories of pipe fittings are not enumerated.
7.5.2.25.2 Type values
| Type | Description | 
|---|---|
BEND
 | 
 A fitting with typically two ports used to change the direction of flow between connected elements.  | 
CONNECTOR
 | 
 Connector fitting, typically used to join two ports together within a flow distribution system (e.g., a coupling used to join two pipe segments).  | 
ENTRY
 | 
 Entry fitting, typically unconnected at one port and connected to a flow distribution system at the other (e.g., a breeching inlet).  | 
EXIT
 | 
 Exit fitting, typically unconnected at one port and connected to a flow distribution system at the other (e.g., a hose bibb).  | 
JUNCTION
 | 
 A fitting with typically more than two ports used to redistribute flow among the ports and/or to change the direction of flow between connected elements (e.g, tee, cross, wye, etc.).  | 
OBSTRUCTION
 | 
 A fitting with typically two ports used to obstruct or restrict flow between the connected elements (e.g., screen, perforated plate, etc.).  | 
TRANSITION
 | 
 A fitting with typically two ports having different shapes or sizes. Can also be used to change the direction of flow between connected elements.  | 
USERDEFINED
 | 
 User-defined fitting.  | 
NOTDEFINED
 | 
 Undefined fitting.  | 
7.5.2.25.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcPipeFittingTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(BEND
	,CONNECTOR
	,ENTRY
	,EXIT
	,JUNCTION
	,OBSTRUCTION
	,TRANSITION
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;