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posted on 28/8/07 at 11:16 AM Reply With Quote
fibre glass - stongest in tension/compresison?

Is fibre glass strongest in tension or in compression?

I made some struts to suport my mini screen and have put them in compression - should I have put them other way round?
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posted on 28/8/07 at 11:32 AM Reply With Quote
Depending upon layup, they should be a fair bit stronger in tension.





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