A composite fiber-resin structural member includes a composite fiber-resin tube
having a central axis, and an elongated truss. The truss has a longitudinal axis
and includes at least two wires and a plurality of diametral carbon fibers which
forms circular bundles around the wires. The truss fits within the fiber-resin
tubing such that the central axis of the fiber-resin tubing and the longitudinal
axis of the truss are coaxial. The diametral fibers are connected to the fiber-resin
tubing with resin, and are of substantially equal length from the longitudinal
axis of the truss. Preferably, at least one of the wires of the truss is mechanically
textured to include a consistent and repeating distortion along at least a portion
of its length.