IfcPlate
What is IfcPlate?
IfcPlate represents a planar, flat structural element with a constant thickness. Plates are commonly used in steel construction for gusset plates, base plates, connection plates, and cladding panels. In curtain wall systems, IfcPlate often represents individual glass or metal panels.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcBuildingElement
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcPlate elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcPlate.
- Pset_PlateCommon
- Qto_PlateBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Steel fabricators use plate data for cutting lists and connection detail verification. In curtain wall work, plate elements represent individual facade panels tracked for manufacturing, delivery, and installation sequencing.
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