Nautical Term: Bevel

Definition of Bevel

A bevel is defined as any angle other than 90 degrees that one surface makes with another. For instance, when beveling a beam, flange, or plate for vee welding, the surface is tilted to create the desired bevel angle. Similarly, a girder may be beveled to make the sheer.

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