Strength Of Ice
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This section is from the book "Scientific American Reference Book. A Manual for the Office, Household and Shop", by Albert A. Hopkins, A. Russell Bond. Also available from Amazon: Scientific American Reference Book.
Strength Of Ice
Ice 2 in. thick will bear infantry.
Ice 4 in. thick will bear cavalry or light guns.
Ice 6 in. thick will bear heavy field guns.
Ice 8 in. thick will bear 24-pounder guns on sledges; weight not over 1,000 lbs. to a square foot.
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