PANEL LAYOUT AND ATTACHMENTS / FIELD NOTE 20

Offsetting a Curved Skin to Locate Brackets

A bracket layout depends on the relationship between the finished face and its support. An offset from the design surface may create awkward geometry near tight radii or intersections.

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Review checkpoints: Design face → Offset geometry → Bracket position
Review checkpoints: Design face → Offset geometry → Bracket position.

What to check on your project

Identify the face used as the reference and the direction of the offset. Show bracket positions, available adjustment and access on sections. Keep the support model coordinated when the visible surface or panel depth changes.

Further technical reading

Related field note

Subframe Coordination for Curved Aluminum Panels ↗