Bevel Types

A bevel type is identified by a fixed number defined by AVEVA and includes a set of predefined parameters, such as opening angles, gaps, and specific geometric features. These bevel types are predefined and cannot be modified by the user. Marine disciplines support beveling for two main types of structural connections.

In the first type, two structural members - typically plates - lie in essentially the same plane and are connected along their edges. This type of connection is called a butt joint, and the associated welding process is referred to as butt welding.

In the second type, two structural members are positioned at an angle to each other. One member (a plate or a profile) is welded along an edge to the surface of another member, which is normally a plate. This type of connection is formed using fillet welding.

The image below shows a typical example of one butt joint and one fillet joint.

Although the edge geometry used for butt welding and fillet welding can appear similar, the edges are always described using different bevel types. These bevel types are defined separately for each connection type and are described in detail in the following sections.

The bevels are predefined in a Bevel Standard. For more information, refer to Bevel Standards window in Catalog and Specifications and to Bevel Label Set in Production Design.