How to represent an intentionally roughened concrete surface with IFC?

Rick_BriceRick_Brice
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For precast concrete beam, the top surface of the top flange is intentionally roughened when the beam is manufactured. This is typically accomplished with a rake after the concrete has set a bit and can hold the shape. The purpose is to facilitate a mechanical interlock on the shear interface between the beam and a cast-in-place concrete slab. This is similar to roughening a cold joint between two concrete placements. Not quite as similar but somewhat like a broom finish applied to a concrete sidewalk.

What are some options for modeling this information? A detailed geometric representation is not required

steverugi

Comments

  • MoultMoult

    I'd set a custom boolean property in your own pset. Something like "IsRoughened" or "HasRoughShearInterface" or whatever you prefer.

    steverugiOwura_quJohnatomkarinca
  • Rick_BriceRick_Brice

    I'm so overwhelmed by the complexity of IFC, my mind went straight to finding the correct entity... property sets didn't come to mind. Thanks.
    Live and learn.

    theoryshawOwura_qu
  • theoryshawtheoryshaw

    Properties, where future attributes are born. :)

    JohnsteverugiRoelcondur
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