This is a title.

its based on the shit i remember from physics class. while i still have my college physics book, i dont really wanna go dig through it.

i was hopin some scientific geek type on here would go research thermal properties and strength of metals/different materials for me. :D

as it stands, everyones arguement so far in this thread is based on "because I think it works that way", maybe the question should be posted on a physics forum somewhere?

Did you read the link I posted on the "ask a scientist" forum? :lol:

That is about 114,000 pounds per square inch, and is a simple estimate of the pressure that ice could exert when it freezes, under ideal conditions.

And here, read this too: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060606024051AAyKEDB
 
What does nucleation have to do with it?
You didnt ask how strong the container would be, just what would the water do. It wouldnt turn into ice just because it's below freezing temperature.

Ooo, amorphous ice.