[RCSE] composite strengths and buckling

If I remember my equations for buckling of long columns, they do NOT include any factors for the STRENGTH of the material.  What does matter is unsupported length, thickness (or diameter), and material MODULUS (stiffness).  Carbon fiber is stiffer than fiberglass and so would be better.  However th

RE: [RCSE] composite strengths and buckling

TECTED] Subject: [RCSE] composite strengths and buckling     I recently saw a post that Carbon Fiber has poor compression strength. This is not true, if you look up material properties, you will see that carbon is on par with steel in most areas. And in fact, if you choose the right material, it i