APPENDIX C: DATA ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES
NOTE: The data shown below is typical for the material but should be used as a guide
only, as properties can vary greatly depending on manufacturing and subsequent
treatments.
CARBON FIBRE 4.32 mm DIA 10 Gm 750 mm long
TUBE 5.84 mm DIA 20 Gm 780 mm long
6.45 mm DIA 30 Gm 840 mm long
Outside Diameter given, inside Diameter not known.
DENSITY
METALS % Based on Alum. MPa
Aluminium 100 69-- 550
Brass 318 235-- 413
Steel 289 517--2000
Magnesium 64 275
Titanium 166 345-- 430
Lead 503 27
TIMBER
Birch 26 69
Oregon 20 45
Spruce 16 59
Red Cedar 16 38
Balsa 6.5?
PLASTICS
Carbon Fiber 6.5 103--2400