English

Noun

faying surface ‎(plural faying surfaces)

1. Either of a pair of surfaces that are in contact in a joint.

   Paint overspray has occurred on areas of the faying surface away from the bolt holes. — Modern Steel Construction, Faying Surface Preparation, 2010

References

• Specification for Structural Joints Using High Strength Bolts, Research Council on Structural Connections, Chicago, 2009.
• http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/f/bldef-f2150.htm