In a typical groove weld, what is the angle formed between the prepared edge of a member and a plane perpendicular to the surface called?

In a typical groove weld, what is the angle formed between the prepared edge of a member and a plane perpendicular to the surface called?

• A. Groove Angle
• B. Bevel Angle
• C. Angle of Preparation
• D. Weld Angle

Answer: (B)

Bevel angle describes how the edge is cut relative to the surface normal. When you prepare a plate edge for a groove weld, you tilt the edge away from a plane perpendicular to the surface, and that tilt is the bevel angle. It sets the groove depth and helps ensure proper fusion during welding. The groove angle refers to the opening between the two edges, not the edge’s tilt to the surface, and the other terms aren’t standard for this edge-to-surface relationship.

Bevel angle describes how the edge is cut relative to the surface normal. When you prepare a plate edge for a groove weld, you tilt the edge away from a plane perpendicular to the surface, and that tilt is the bevel angle. It sets the groove depth and helps ensure proper fusion during welding. The groove angle refers to the opening between the two edges, not the edge’s tilt to the surface, and the other terms aren’t standard for this edge-to-surface relationship.