4.7.1.1 Spatial Containment

Spatial structures may contain physical elements, including building elements, distribution elements, and furnishing elements.

Figure 18 illustrates an instance diagram.

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Figure 18 — Spatial Containment

Construction Operations

This concept is used by entities for exchanges as shown.

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