Construction of Stave Silos. 



dicate should be adopted with very great hesitation and as 

 a temporary makeshift only until more experience and ex- 

 act knowledge has heen obtained regarding their perma- 

 nent efficiency. 



Fio. 208. Showing the construction of the stave silo. A shows the silo 

 complete on stone foundation with four feeding doors. B Is cross- 

 section of four staves showing how they are tongued and grooved 

 to make them air tight. C shows a method of splicing staves. D 

 shows Iron lugs for tightening hoops. F is front view of door viewed 

 from outside. G cross-section of same. E is a vertical section show- 

 Ing the shoulder against which the door rests, and upon which should 

 be a gasket of three-ply ruberold roofing. The door should also be 

 drawn tight against It with four lag bolts and washers, opening from 

 the Inside. 



This third plan has been recommended because the first 

 cost is relatively low and because it is assumed that the pres- 

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