see my recent post on the same subject .. a week back I guess.

"Shin Gou" wrote in message
oups.com...
I am just wondering...if composite materials are stronger and lighter
than steel, why composites tubes aren't glued together to form the
fuselage frame just like the traditional 4103 steel tubes being welded
together? Any reasons?

Shin Gou
Rans S-9
Warrenton, VA