IfcPipeSegment
What is IfcPipeSegment?
IfcPipeSegment represents a straight or curved section of piping that carries water, gas, steam, or other fluids. Pipe segments are used in plumbing, hydronic heating/cooling, fire protection, gas supply, and industrial process systems.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcFlowSegment
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcPipeSegment elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcPipeSegment.
- Pset_PipeSegmentTypeCommon
- Qto_PipeSegmentBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Pipe installation requires careful attention to slope (for drainage), support spacing, and pressure testing. Construction teams track pipe runs by system (domestic water, fire protection, storm drainage) and verify welding or brazing against specifications.
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