You can make CF structures that in a lot of cases are as strong aluminum at a lighter weight. You can also increase the impact resistance of CF structures, but that comes at the cost of adding a bunch of weight back in. In both aerospace and F1 cars impacts with pointy rocks are not a regular part of the service life. In both those applications money is not a concern vs safety and the CF parts are inspected and maintained by highly trained professionals with sophisticated equipment.
The trouble with focusing on CF and low weight is that it can be achieved, but your safety margins get reduced.
March 3, 2022, 5:05 p.m. - Vik Banerjee
You can make CF structures that in a lot of cases are as strong aluminum at a lighter weight. You can also increase the impact resistance of CF structures, but that comes at the cost of adding a bunch of weight back in. In both aerospace and F1 cars impacts with pointy rocks are not a regular part of the service life. In both those applications money is not a concern vs safety and the CF parts are inspected and maintained by highly trained professionals with sophisticated equipment. The trouble with focusing on CF and low weight is that it can be achieved, but your safety margins get reduced.