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ArchiMate Physical Layer Elements
 
Concept Name
Notation
Comment
Material
A material represents tangible physical matter or physical elements.
Distribution Network
A distribution network represents a physical network used to transport materials or energy.
Equipment
An equipment represents one or more physical machines, tools, or instruments that can create, use, store, move, or transform materials.
Facility
A facility represents a physical structure or environment.