Chemistry of Stripper Poles: How much weight can different materials support? [closed]








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I'm looking to create a light up dancing pole. This requires a **translucent** material that is strong enough to support the weight and force of a human being, even when it's hollowed out to so LEDs can go inside. The material must also be reasonably affordable, so something like diamond is out of the question.


I've discovered a couple materials during my research (please recommend any I'm leaving out):


* acrylic (I know there are acrylic poles out there, but I'm not sure
if they're able to support a human when hollowed out)
* polycarbonate


To take the example of polycarbonate, how much weight can it support as a function of its thickness/diameter?


[Also, if the editors feel like this is an inappropriate question I'd just like to point out that the weight that different materials can support is a very appropriate question here. My intent is not to scandalize, only to build a dance pole and learn some Chemistry in the process. Thank you]


