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AlexanderHowl · 06-24-2020, 11:48 AM

Yes, the increase in the strength of the materials would mean thicker materials, since thickness is related to strength. I was unaware of the cube relationship for a beam though. A ST 11 longbow possesses a center thickness of 5/8", so a ST 22 longbow would then presumably possess a center thickness of 1", as it would represent a quadrupling of the draw weight, and it would only increase the cost and weight by 1.6x. The formula would then be the cube root (square [Actual ST/Minimum ST]).

06-24-2020, 11:48 AM	#5
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: Realistic Stronger Box and Crossbow Yes, the increase in the strength of the materials would mean thicker materials, since thickness is related to strength. I was unaware of the cube relationship for a beam though. A ST 11 longbow possesses a center thickness of 5/8", so a ST 22 longbow would then presumably possess a center thickness of 1", as it would represent a quadrupling of the draw weight, and it would only increase the cost and weight by 1.6x. The formula would then be the cube root (square [Actual ST/Minimum ST]). Last edited by AlexanderHowl; 06-24-2020 at 11:51 AM.