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Originally Posted by swamp2
Keep in mind material differences vs. part differences. Material strengths are lb / square inch. So an apples to apples coupon material test of CF vs. aluminum will have the aluminum part heavier since it is more dense. On a per area basis really good CF can be over 10 times as strong as aluminum. Is a CF automotive aero part 10 times as strong as the same part would be in aluminum? No. Also keep in mind stiffness, not the same as strength. Typical high quality CF is about 3 times stiffer than aluminum. But again an actual part will not be 3 times as stiff. As you mentioned the amount of fiberglass vs. amount of CF makes a huge difference as well. Composites, both CF and CF mixed with other composites such as fiberglass can have a HUGE range of strength and stiffness.
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man you have the longest ways to say very simple things. all what u said can be summed up in a simple no
