IfcColumn
What is IfcColumn?
IfcColumn represents a vertical structural member that transmits loads from beams and slabs to the foundation. Columns are key elements in the structural grid of a building and can be made of concrete, steel, timber, or composite materials.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcBuildingElement
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcColumn elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcColumn.
- Pset_ColumnCommon
- Qto_ColumnBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Columns define the structural grid of a building. Construction teams track column placement for concrete pours and steel erection, verify rebar cages against structural drawings, and monitor curing schedules for cast-in-place concrete columns.
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IfcBeam
IfcBeam represents a horizontal or inclined structural member that carries loads primarily by bending. Beams span between columns, walls, or other supports and are fundamental to the structural system of a building. They can be made of steel, concrete, timber, or composite materials.
Building ElementIfcSlab
IfcSlab represents a horizontal construction element that forms the floor, roof, or landing of a building. Slabs can be classified as floor slabs, roof slabs, landing slabs, or base slabs (foundations). They are typically the largest elements by area in a building model.
Building ElementIfcFooting
IfcFooting represents a foundation element that distributes structural loads from columns or walls to the ground. Footings can be pad footings (isolated), strip footings (continuous), or mat/raft foundations depending on the soil conditions and structural loads.
Building ElementIfcWall
IfcWall represents a vertical construction element that bounds or subdivides spaces. Walls are one of the most fundamental building elements in any IFC model, defining the physical envelope and internal partitioning of a building. IfcWall can represent both load-bearing structural walls and non-load-bearing partitions.