8.17.3.10 IfcQuantityWeight
8.17.3.10.1 Semantic definition
IfcQuantityWeight is a physical element quantity that defines a derived weight measure to provide an element's physical property. It is normally derived from the physical properties of the element under the specific measure rules given by a method of measurement.
8.17.3.10.2 Entity inheritance
8.17.3.10.3 Attributes
| # | Attribute | Type | Description |
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| IfcPhysicalQuantity (4) | |||
| 1 | Name | IfcLabel |
Name of the element quantity or measure. The name attribute has to be made recognizable by further agreements. |
| 2 | Description | OPTIONAL IfcText |
Further explanation that might be given to the quantity. |
| HasExternalReferences | SET [0:?] OF IfcExternalReferenceRelationship FOR RelatedResourceObjects |
Reference to an external reference, e.g. library, classification, or document information, that is associated to the quantity. |
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| PartOfComplex | SET [0:1] OF IfcPhysicalComplexQuantity FOR HasQuantities |
Reference to a physical complex quantity in which the physical quantity may be contained. |
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| IfcPhysicalSimpleQuantity (1) | |||
| 3 | Unit | OPTIONAL IfcNamedUnit |
Optional assignment of a unit. If no unit is given, then the global unit assignment, as established at the IfcProject, applies to the quantity measures. |
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| IfcQuantityWeight (2) | |||
| 4 | WeightValue | IfcMassMeasure |
Mass measure value of this quantity. |
| 5 | Formula | OPTIONAL IfcLabel |
A formula by which the quantity has been calculated. It can be assigned in addition to the actual value of the quantity. Formulas could be mathematic calculations (like width x height), database links, or a combination. The formula is for informational purposes only. |
8.17.3.10.4 Formal propositions
| Name | Description |
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| WR21 |
If a unit is given, the unit type shall be mass unit.\ >NOTE There is no distinction between the concept of "Mass" and "Weight" in the current IFC Release. |
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| WR22 |
A valid weight quantity shall be greater than or equal to zero. |
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8.17.3.10.5 Formal representation
ENTITY IfcQuantityWeight
SUBTYPE OF (IfcPhysicalSimpleQuantity);
WeightValue : IfcMassMeasure;
Formula : OPTIONAL IfcLabel;
WHERE
WR21 : NOT(EXISTS(SELF\IfcPhysicalSimpleQuantity.Unit)) OR
(SELF\IfcPhysicalSimpleQuantity.Unit.UnitType = IfcUnitEnum.MASSUNIT);
WR22 : WeightValue >= 0.;
END_ENTITY;