This paper presents a study on the stability of a composite structure with a closed section. The research was carried out solely based on numerical simulations using the finite element method. ABAQUS software was used to conduct numerical simulations, which allowed to determine the values of critical loads, as well as the corresponding forms of buckling. As part of the research, the influence of composite material arrangement of layers on the stability of the structure was analyzed. The study was conducted on a composite material, which is a carbon-epoxy composite (CFRP). The obtained research results will be verified in subsequent studies by the results of experimental tests.