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How does the presence of a 1/2 to 1" thick coating of ice on the tower base and plate affect the ability of the plate to rotate? It seems that kind of condition is exactly when the added safety facto
Brian: Ice is very strong in compresson but has low tension shear strength. IF your base is iced over and has enough torsion to cause it to move it will move. I don't feel the ice would be a problem