CORE AND STRUCTURAL COORDINATION / FIELD NOTE 11

Checking Local Loads on Honeycomb Panels

A handrail, sign or fixture can introduce a concentrated force into a thin facing. The panel may need a separately engineered insert, spreader or direct attachment to the structure.

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Review checkpoints: Fixture load → Reinforced zone → Primary support
Review checkpoints: Fixture load → Reinforced zone → Primary support.

What to check on your project

Dimension fixture holes and provide service loads and the support behind the panel. Make clear which party designs and supplies any load transfer hardware. Locate concealed inserts before the panel is closed or shipped.

Further technical reading

Related field note

Honeycomb Panel Fasteners and Pull-Out Evidence ↗