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Old 01-29-2007, 11:00 PM   #226
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Default Ice Thickness and Strength

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Originally Posted by BoulderBronco
Is anyone else suprised to see so many cars and trucks out there with only 10" of ice? I never go out with my truck unless I have at least 14-15" and thats the LEAST.
According to this chart 10" of "clear and sound" ice will hold a 7 to 8 ton moving truck: http://www.mvp-wc.usace.army.mil/ice/ice_load.html
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