IfcCableSegment
What is IfcCableSegment?
IfcCableSegment represents a section of electrical cable or wire that carries electrical power or data signals. Cable segments run through cable trays, conduits, or directly through building elements and connect to outlets, panels, and equipment.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcFlowSegment
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcCableSegment elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcCableSegment.
- Pset_CableSegmentTypeCableSegment
- Qto_CableSegmentBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Cable routing affects both electrical performance and fire safety. Electricians use cable segment data to calculate wire pull lengths, verify circuit loading, and ensure cable tray fill ratios comply with electrical codes.
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