wally dugan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 CLIVE have l been looking at this the wrong way is it less to do with weight and more to do with what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I was thinking more the folding boat type ferries as I could not think how the class load related to vehicles other than their actual rating. trevor Trevor good that you are thinking of situations other than bridges. But its not boats & ferries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 CLIVE have l been looking at this the wrong way is it less to do with weight and more to do with what it is Wally it is good you are thinking beyond the normal bridge load & bridge situation. Class of load/weight is very important in this situation. Sorry a bit slow to answer had to retype this several times my hands are still frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Is it how much freeboard there is on the pontoon with different weight loads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Is it how much freeboard there is on the pontoon with different weight loads?Interesting suggestion but no pontoons are involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Does this only apply to class 5 & 9 loads and not to any other load classes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Does this only apply to class 5 & 9 loads and not to any other load classes?Very sensible question Sean. These are the maximum Class loads, the listing includes all lower classes. The lowest is "Infantry in single file in open order...........................2 in." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 marching soldiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I can't think why it wouldn't apply to higher classes than 9, but ... metalling or hardcore depth on roads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 minimum distance between vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I can't think why it wouldn't apply to higher classes than 9, but ... metalling or hardcore depth on roads? Not that Sean. In summary we have the Bridge Load Classes that in this instance does not apply to roads, bridges, ferries, pontoons or boats yet is important for crossing water in certain circumstances. It is WW2 but that is no special clue, but there is a very significant clue in one of my answers that may not seem like a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 minimum distance between vehicles? I think the writers of the Highway Code would have something to say about that Derek Bear in mind for infantry it is only 2 in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 In summary we have the Bridge Load Classes that in this instance does not apply to roads, bridges, ferries, pontoons or boats yet is important for crossing water in certain circumstances ...and only applies to loads up to Class 9, and class / weight is very important. Hmmm... It's niggling me that I know what this is and have read it recently, but I can't bring it to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 wading depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 It's niggling me that I know what this is and have read it recently, but I can't bring it to mind. Annoying isn't Sean When someone gets the answer you'll think yes of course I just hadn't thought of that particular situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 wading depth Good idea Wally but if the instructions are adhered to, there should be no wetness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 thickness of ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Silly idea but has it anything to do with artillery or munitions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Silly idea but has it anything to do with artillery or munitions ?It is a silly idea, someone's been peeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 thickness of ice YES WALLY WELL DONE IT IS INDEED THE THICKNESS OF ICE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 it pays to watch ice road truckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 it pays to watch ice road truckers Ah yes & I did try to help by mentioning my fingers were frozen to see if got anyone thinking along those lines. They still are actually, very cold outside in the sheds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Well done Wally, I'd just realised the significance of that clue and was about to post when I saw your reply:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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