BUILDINGS 



GRAIN STORAGE BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR 

 ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. 



Where large quantities of grain are to be handled in a 

 short space of time and with a minimum of effort, it is often 

 advisable to install a mechanical elevator system. This could 

 be done in the large grain storage building shown in Figures 

 7, 8, 9 and 10, although no special provision has been made 

 for the pit or space for the elevator. A number of grain 

 storage buildings have been designed with special reference 

 to elevator equipment, and to show typical construction of 

 this kind the two illustrations on pages 17 and 18 are pre- 

 sented. This grain storage building is of a different type 

 than the one described on pages 14 to 16, being of lighter 

 construction with smaller timbers. 



The building shown in Figures n and 12 on the two 

 preceding pages is intended to give maximum capacity at the 

 least expense. With the dimensions as indicated, it has a 

 capacity of about 4,758 bushels of ear corn and 3,740 bushels 

 of oats or other small grain. It is the best economy in most 

 cases to build not less than one-half pitch roof; if the roof is 

 less than one-half pitch a cupola will have to be used to get 

 full capacity. The 12-foot driveway in some cases may be 

 narrowed to 10 feet, although the wider drive is more con- 

 venient and makes the capacity of the small grain bin about 

 right in proportion to the corn crib. The absence of braces 

 projecting into the driveway is an advantage in this building. 



The sizes of material needed are shown in Fig. u. If 

 a large building is built the joists, studs, rafters and other 

 framing members should be calculated for the larger size* 



Other Farm Bulletins. 

 Other Bulletins in this series are upon: 



Dairy Barns Implement Sheds 



Horse Barns Ice Houses 



Swine Houses Silos 



Poultry Houses Garages 



Farm Residences 



The Preservative Treatment of Farm Timbers 



Ask for those that will be helpful to you. Address: 



National Lumber Manufacturers Association 



Lumber Exchange 



Chicago 



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