此次事件的關鍵因素, 在於對碳纖維材料特性的錯誤認知導致誤用, 不在於控制器; 一開始新聞關注焦點放在控制器, 是因為這類控制器很多人在玩電玩時用過, 下意識地認為這就是個很 low 的東西, 不應該用來控制潛艇這類高科技產品上.


越來越多人開始意識與理解到碳纖維抗拉不抗壓這個問題, 剛剛又有一個 影片 談到碳纖維不適合用在承受壓縮力的場合:

Although carbon fiber is a strong material also used in Aerospace. Experts say it does not seem an ideal choice for a submarine. Despite its excellent resistance to tensile forces, the material does not stand up well to the compressive forces. It must withstand in the deep sea.

In addition, it is important to emphasize that entire hull is not made of carbon fiber. In fact, the contoured ends of the cylinder are made of titanium.

According to experts under the immense pressure of the deep sea, carbon fiber will compress more and faster than titanium which make the joints between the two materials vulnerable. This is a worrying aspect of using carbon fiber in the Titan's construction to save even more costs.

在昨天發佈的另個 影片, 有個在底下評論區的評論, 就相當不客氣地批評道:

I'm kinda over it at this point....
The carbon-fiber hull is strong in tension...not compression.
An improper use of a material caused a loss of people too unfortunate to know that Stockton Rush was a goddamn fool.
He earned his place in engineering history for others on what NOT to do.