Examples of when it is not advantageous to be lightweight

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Examples of when it is not advantageous to be lightweight

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14-11-2014, 13:59

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Re: Examples of when it is not advantageous to be lightweight

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In compression, strength is correlated with geometry not cross-sectional area.

I'm not sure I follow the logic here. I'm saying use the same shape, just a thinner material. Also, I would also say that compressive strength IS related to cross sectional area. It uses the same equations as in tension. Also, in terms of buckling, the point at which something will buckle is related to the cross-sectional area.

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