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@JJS
Linear force is basically correct and a tubular section is excellent at carrying it as the force will distribute evenly around it.
The issue is because it's in compression any imperfection out of the natural plane kinda wants to fold up on itself. So a large enough ding means that the tube loses loads of it's resistance to buckling.