archimate.ttl

@prefix rdf: <http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#> .
@prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> .
@prefix owl: <http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> .
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .
@prefix xsd: <http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#> .
@prefix dcat: <http://www.w3.org/ns/dcat#> .
@prefix dct: <http://purl.org/dc/terms/> .
@prefix foaf: <http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/> .
@base <https://purl.org/archimate> .

### Ontology Declaration
<#> rdf:type owl:Ontology ;
    owl:versionInfo "1.0" ;
	rdf:label "Archimate Ontology" ;
    rdfs:comment "An ontology for the ArchiMate modeling language." ;
    dct:title "ArchiMate Ontology" ;
    dct:description "An ontology for the ArchiMate modeling language." ;
    dct:creator "Alberto D. Mendoza" ;
    dct:publisher <https://purl.org/archimate> ;
    dct:contributor [
        rdf:type foaf:Person ;
        foaf:name "Alberto D. Mendoza" ;
        foaf:weblog <https://albertodmendoza.net>
    ] ;
    dct:created "2024-06-14"^^xsd:date ;
    dct:modified "2025-01-29"^^xsd:date .


### General Definitions

# Define OWL classes
<#EnterpriseArchitecture> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Enterprise Architecture" ;
    rdfs:comment "The practice of analyzing, designing, planning, and implementing enterprise analysis to successfully execute on business strategies." .

<#VisualLanguage> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Visual Language" ;
    rdfs:comment "A type of language that uses visual elements to convey meaning." .

# Defining Archimate as a SKOS Concept Scheme
<#EnterpriseArchitectureScheme> rdf:type skos:ConceptScheme ;
    skos:prefLabel "Enterprise Architecture Scheme" .

# Define a SKOS concept within the scheme
<#Archimate> rdf:type skos:Concept ;
    skos:prefLabel "Archimate" ;
    skos:definition "A visual language for enterprise architecture." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#VisualLanguage>, <#EnterpriseArchitecture> ;
    skos:inScheme <#EnterpriseArchitectureScheme> .

# Define Archimate as an OWL class and link it to the SKOS concept
<#ArchimateClass> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Archimate" ;
    skos:exactMatch <#Archimate> .


### Archimate Specification in RDF

## Archimate Definitions
<#Archimate> rdf:type owl:Class ;
	rdfs:label "Archimate" ;
	rdfs:comment "ArchiMate Enterprise Architecture modeling language, a visual language with a set of default iconography for describing, analyzing, and communicating many concerns of Enterprise Architectures as they change over time. The standard provides a set of entities and relationships with their corresponding iconography for the representation of Architecture Descriptions." ;
	rdfs:subClassOf owl:Thing ;
	skos:exactMatch <#Archimate> .
	
<#ArchimateCoreFramework> rdf:type owl:NamedIndividual ;
    rdfs:label "ArchiMate Core Framework" ;
    rdfs:comment "A reference structure used to classify elements of the ArchiMate Core language. It consists of three layers and three aspects." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#ArchiMateCoreLanguage> rdf:type owl:NamedIndividual ;
	rdfs:label "ArchiMate Core Language";
	rdfs:comment "The central part of the ArchiMate language that defines the concepts to model Enterprise Architectures. It includes concepts from three layers: Business, Application, and Technology (including Physical).";
	rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#ArchitectureView> rdf:type owl:Class ;
	rdfs:label "Architecture View";
	rdfs:comment "A representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns.";
	rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#ArchitectureViewpoint> rdf:type owl:Class ;
	rdfs:label "Architecture Viewpoint";
	rdfs:comment "A specification of the conventions for a particular kind of architecture view.";
	rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#Aspect> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Aspect" ;
    rdfs:comment "Classification of elements based on layer-independent characteristics related to the concerns of different stakeholders. Used for positioning elements in the ArchiMate metamodel." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .
	
<#Attribute> rdf:type owl:Class ;
	rdfs:label "Attribute";
	rdfs:comment "A property associated with an ArchiMate language element or relationship.";
	rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#Model> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Model" ;
    rdfs:comment "A model contains elements and relationships within an architecture." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Archimate> .

<#Concept> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Concept" ;
    rdfs:comment "A conceptual entity within the ArchiMate modeling language." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Model> .

<#Element> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Element" ;
    rdfs:comment "A fundamental building block within an architecture model." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Concept> .
	
<#CompositeElement> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "CompositeElement" ;
    rdfs:comment "An element that does not necessarily fit in a single aspect of the framework but may combine two or more aspects." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BehaviorElement> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Behavior Element" ;
    rdfs:comment "An element that represent the dynamic aspects of the enterprise." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#InternalBehaviorElement> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Internal Behavior Element" ;
    rdfs:comment "An internal behavior element represents a unit of activity that can be performed by one or more active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Relationship> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Relationship" ;
    rdfs:comment "A relationship between two elements within an architecture model." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Concept> .

<#RelationshipConnector> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Relationship Connector" ;
    rdfs:comment "A connector element that connects relationships between elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Concept> .


# Aspects
<#ActiveStructure> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Active Structure" ;
    rdfs:comment "A category of elements that perform behavior and collaborate to provide services." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Aspect> .
	
<#ExternalActiveStructure> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "External Active Structure" ;
    rdfs:comment "A category of external active structure elements (also called interfaces) that perform behavior and collaborate to provide services." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> .
	
<#InternalActiveStructure> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Internal Active Structure" ;
    rdfs:comment "A category of internal elements that perform behavior and collaborate to provide services." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> .

<#Behavior> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Behavior" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents elements that define the behavior performed by active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Aspect> .
	
<#ExternalBehavior> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "External Behavior" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents external elements (also called services) that define the behavior performed by active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> .
	
<#InternalBehavior> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Internal Behavior" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents internal elements that define the behavior performed by active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> .
	
<#Event> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Event" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents elements that define the behavior performed by active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> .

<#PassiveStructure> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Passive Structure" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents structural elements that are used or produced by behavior elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Aspect> .



# Layers
<#Layer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "A major division in the architecture that categorizes elements according to their scope and purpose." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Concept> .

<#StrategyLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Strategy Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents elements that define an organization's strategic direction and choices." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .

<#BusinessLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents elements and relationships that describe the organization's business functions and processes." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .
	
<#ApplicationLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents the software applications and their components that support business processes and provide services to users and other applications." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .

<#TechnologyLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents the physical and software infrastructure that supports the Application Layer and, ultimately, the Business Layer. It focuses on the hardware, software, and networking components required to run applications and deliver business functionality." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .

<#PhysicalLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Physical Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents physical equipment, materials, and distribution networks used to carry out business activities." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .

<#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Implementation and Migration Layer" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents elements related to projects, programs, and transition architectures." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .

<#Motivation> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Motivation" ;
    rdfs:comment "A cross-cutting aspect that represents drivers, goals, requirements, and principles in an enterprise architecture." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BehaviorElement> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Layer> .



## Motivation Elements

<#Stakeholder> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Stakeholder" ;
    rdfs:comment "An individual or group with an interest in the architecture." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Driver> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Driver" ;
    rdfs:comment "An external or internal factor that influences architecture decisions." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Assessment> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Assessment" ;
    rdfs:comment "An evaluation of an architecture driver, such as a SWOT analysis." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Goal> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Goal" ;
    rdfs:comment "A high-level outcome that an enterprise aims to achieve." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Outcome> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Outcome" ;
    rdfs:comment "A measurable result that contributes to achieving a goal." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Principle> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Principle" ;
    rdfs:comment "A fundamental guideline for architecture decision-making." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Requirement> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Requirement" ;
    rdfs:comment "A specific need that must be met by the architecture." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Constraint> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Constraint" ;
    rdfs:comment "A limitation or restriction affecting architecture decisions." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Value> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Value" ;
    rdfs:comment "The importance or worth of a concept in the enterprise." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .

<#Meaning> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Meaning" ;
    rdfs:comment "The definition or interpretation of a concept in a specific context." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Motivation> .



## Strategy Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#ResourceElement> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Resource" ;
    rdfs:comment "An asset owned or controlled by an individual or organization." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#StrategyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Behavior Elements
<#Capability> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Capability" ;
    rdfs:comment "An ability that an active structure element possesses." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#StrategyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#CourseOfAction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Course of Action" ;
    rdfs:comment "An approach or plan for configuring some capabilities and resources of the enterprise." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#StrategyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#ValueStream> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Value Stream" ;
    rdfs:comment "A sequence of activities that create an overall result for a customer, stakeholder, or end user." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#StrategyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Passive Structure Elements
<#Outcome> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Outcome" ;
    rdfs:comment "An end result that has been achieved." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#StrategyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .


## Business Layer Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#BusinessActor> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Actor" ;
    rdfs:comment "An organizational entity that is capable of performing behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessRole> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Role" ;
    rdfs:comment "The responsibility for performing specific behavior, to which an actor can be assigned." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessCollaboration> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Collaboration" ;
    rdfs:comment "An aggregate of two or more business roles that work together to perform collective behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessInterface> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Interface" ;
    rdfs:comment "A point of access where a business service is made available to the environment." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Behavior Elements
<#BusinessProcess> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Process" ;
    rdfs:comment "A sequence of business behaviors that achieve a specific outcome." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessFunction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Function" ;
    rdfs:comment "A collection of business behavior based on a chosen set of criteria (typically required skills, resources, etc.) and closely aligned to an organization." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessService> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Service" ;
    rdfs:comment "An explicitly defined exposed business behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessInteraction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Interaction" ;
    rdfs:comment "A unit of collective business behavior performed by two or more business actors, business roles, or business collaborations." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessEvent> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Event" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents a business-related state change." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Passive Structure Elements
<#BusinessObject> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Object" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents a concept used within a particular business domain." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#BusinessContract> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Business Constract" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents a formal or informal specification of an agreement between a provider and a consumer that specifies the rights and obligations associated with a product and establishes functional and non-functional parameters for interaction." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Representation> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Representation" ;
    rdfs:comment "A perceptible form of the information carried by a business object." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Product> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Product" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents a coherent collection of services and/or passive structure elements, accompanied by a contract, which is offered as a whole to (internal or external) customers." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#BusinessLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#CompositeElement> .


## Application Layer Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#ApplicationComponent> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Component" ;
    rdfs:comment "An encapsulation of application functionality aligned to implementation structure, which is modular and replaceable." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#ApplicationCollaboration> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Collaboration" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents an aggregate of two or more application internal active structure elements that work together to perform collective application behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#ApplicationInterface> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Interface`" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents a point of access where application services are made available to a user, another application component, or a node." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Behavior Elements
<#ApplicationFunction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Function" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents an automated behavior that can be performed by an application component." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	

<#ApplicationInteraction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Interaction" ;
    rdfs:comment "an encapsulation of application functionality aligned to implementation structure, which is modular and replaceable." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	
	
<#ApplicationProcess> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Process" ;
    rdfs:comment " Addresses a set of related concerns and is tailored for specific stakeholders.  A View is specified by means of a Viewpoint, which prescribes the concepts, models, analysis techniques, and visualizations that are provided by the View.  The same elements from the Model Tree can be re-used multiple times in the same or different View." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	

<#ApplicationService> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Application Service" ;
    rdfs:comment "represents an explicitly defined exposed application behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	

# Passive Structure Elements 
<#DataObject> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Data Object" ;
    rdfs:comment "Represents data structured for automated processing." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ApplicationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .		


## Technology Layer Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#Node> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Node" ;
    rdfs:comment "A computational or physical resource that hosts, manipulates, or interacts with other computational or physical resources." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Device> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Device" ;
    rdfs:comment "A physical IT resource upon which system software and artifacts may be stored or deployed for execution." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .
	
<#SystemSoftware> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "System Software" ;
    rdfs:comment "Software that provides or contributes to an environment for storing, executing, and using software or data deployed within it." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#TechnologyCollaboration> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Collaboration" ;
    rdfs:comment "An aggregate of two or more technology internal active structure elements that work together to perform collective technology behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	
	
<#TechnologyInterface> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Interface" ;
    rdfs:comment "A technology collaboration represents an aggregate of two or more technology internal active structure elements that work together to perform collective technology behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .	

<#Path> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Path" ;
    rdfs:comment "A link between two or more technology internal active structure elements, through which these elements can exchange data, energy, or material." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#CommunicationNetwork> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Communication Network" ;
    rdfs:comment "A set of structures that connects devices or system software for transmission, routing, and reception of data." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .
	
# Behavior Elements
<#TechnologyFunction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Function" ;
    rdfs:comment "A collection of technology behavior that can be performed by a technology internal active structure element." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#TechnologyProcess> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Process" ;
    rdfs:comment "A sequence of technology behaviors that achieves a specific result." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .
	
<#TechnologyInteraction> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Interaction" ;
    rdfs:comment "A unit of collective technology behavior performed by (a collaboration of) two or more technology internal active structure elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .
	
<#TechnologyEvent> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Event" ;
    rdfs:comment "A technology event represents a technology state change." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .
	
<#TechnologyService> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Technology Service" ;
    rdfs:comment "An explicitly defined exposed technology behavior." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Passive Structure Elements 
<#Artifact> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Artifact" ;
    rdfs:comment "A piece of data that is used or produced in a software development process, or by deployment and operation of an IT system." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#TechnologyLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .


## Physical Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#Equipment> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Equipment" ;
    rdfs:comment "One or more physical machines, tools, or instruments that can create, use, store, move, or transform materials." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PhysicalLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Facility> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Facility" ;
    rdfs:comment "A physical structure or environment." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PhysicalLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#DistributionNetwork> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Distribution Network" ;
    rdfs:comment "A physical network used to transport materials or energy." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PhysicalLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Passive Structure Elements
<#Material> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Material" ;
    rdfs:comment "Tangible physical matter or physical elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PhysicalLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .


## Implementation and Migration Elements

# Active Structure Elements
<#WorkPackage> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Work Package" ;
    rdfs:comment "A series of actions identified and designed to achieve specific results." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Behavior Elements
<#ImplementationEvent> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Implementation Event" ;
    rdfs:comment "A state change related to implementation or migration." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

# Passive Structure Elements
<#Deliverable> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Deliverable" ;
    rdfs:comment "A precisely-defined outcome of a work package." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Gap> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Gap" ;
    rdfs:comment "A statement of difference between two states." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .

<#Plateau> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Plateau" ;
    rdfs:comment "A relatively stable state of the architecture that exists during a limited period of time." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#ImplementationAndMigrationLayer> ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Element> .


### Relationships

# Relationship Classes
<#StructuralRelationship> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Structural Relationship" ;
    rdfs:comment "A structural relationship defines the static construction or composition of concepts." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Relationship> .

<#DependencyRelationship> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Dependency Relationship" ;
    rdfs:comment "A dependency relationship models how elements depend on each other." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Relationship> .

<#DynamicRelationship> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Dynamic Relationship" ;
    rdfs:comment "A dynamic relationship models behavioral dependencies between elements." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Relationship> .

<#OtherRelationship> rdf:type owl:Class ;
    rdfs:label "Other Relationship" ;
    rdfs:comment "Other types of relationships not covered by structural, dependency, or dynamic relationships." ;
    rdfs:subClassOf <#Relationship> .


# Specific Relationships
<#Assignment> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Assignment" ;
    rdfs:comment "Links active structure elements with units of behavior that are performed by them, or roles that are fulfilled by them." ;
    rdfs:domain <#ActiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:range <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#StructuralRelationship> .

<#Aggregation> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Aggregation" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models a whole-part relationship between a composite and its parts." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#StructuralRelationship> .

<#Composition> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Composition" ;
    rdfs:comment "Indicates that an element consists of one or more other elements." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#StructuralRelationship> .

<#Realization> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Realization" ;
    rdfs:comment "Indicates that an entity (e.g., a business process or function) realizes another entity (e.g., a business service)." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#StructuralRelationship> .

<#Serving> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Serving" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models that an element provides its functionality to another element." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DependencyRelationship> .
	
<#Access> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Access" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models the access of a behavior element to a passive structure element." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:range <#PassiveStructure> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DependencyRelationship> .

	#Properties for Access
	<#Read> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;	
		rdfs:label "Read" ;
		rdfs:comment "Indicates that a behavior element reads or retrieves information from a passive structure element." ;
		rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
		rdfs:range <#PassiveStructure> ;
		rdfs:subPropertyOf <#Access> .

	<#Write> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
		rdfs:label "Write" ;
		rdfs:comment "Indicates that a behavior element writes or modifies information in a passive structure element." ;
		rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
		rdfs:range <#PassiveStructure> ;
		rdfs:subPropertyOf <#Access> .

	<#ReadWrite> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
		rdfs:label "Read-Write" ;
		rdfs:comment "Indicates that a behavior element both reads from and writes to a passive structure element." ;
		rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
		rdfs:range <#PassiveStructure> ;
		rdfs:subPropertyOf <#Access> .	

<#Influence> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Influence" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models how an element influences another element." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DependencyRelationship> .
	
	# Properties for Influence
	<#Sign> rdf:type owl:DatatypeProperty ;
		rdfs:label "Sign" ;
		rdfs:comment "Indicates the sign of the influence (e.g., positive or negative)." ;
		rdfs:domain <#Influence> ;
		rdfs:range xsd:string .

	<#Strength> rdf:type owl:DatatypeProperty ;
		rdfs:label "Strength" ;
		rdfs:comment "Indicates the strength of the influence (e.g., weak, moderate, strong)." ;
		rdfs:domain <#Influence> ;
		rdfs:range xsd:string .

<#Association> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Association" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models a relationship between objects that is not covered by the other relationship types." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DependencyRelationship> .

<#Triggering> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Triggering" ;
    rdfs:comment "Models the temporal or causal relationship between two behavior elements, where one triggers the other." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:range <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DynamicRelationship> .
	
<#Flow> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
	rdfs:label "The flow relationship represents transfer from one element to another." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:range <#Behavior> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#DynamicRelationship> .

<#Specialization> rdf:type owl:ObjectProperty ;
    rdfs:label "Specialization" ;
    rdfs:comment "Indicates that an element is a more specific form of another element of the same type." ;
    rdfs:domain <#Element> ;
    rdfs:range <#Element> ;
    rdfs:subPropertyOf <#OtherRelationship> ;
    owl:propertyDisjointWith rdfs:subClassOf .
	
	# Restriction for Specialization
	<#Element> rdf:type owl:Class ;
		owl:disjointUnionOf (
			<#Aspect>
			<#Layer>
		) .

	

# Metamodels (WIP)
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Access> <#PassiveStructure> .
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Serving> <#InternalActiveStructure> .
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Triggering> <#Event> .
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Flow> <#Event> .
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Triggering> <#ExternalBehavior> .
# <#ExternalBehavior> <#Flow> <#ExternalBehavior> .