36 Concrete Silos 



a doubt by those built, not only in this state, but other states as 

 well. Silos of this type are known to have been used successfully 

 for eleven years without the least sign of deterioration or loss 

 of silage through spoilage. AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTAL STA- 

 TION, Ft. Collins, Colorado. 



Concrete silos have been in use for at least fifteen years in 

 this state, and are giving excellent satisfaction. There is no 

 serious effect of the silage acid on the concrete. F. M. WHITE, 

 Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Wisconsin. 



Concrete can very readily be made round in shape. 

 It is the most plastic material of any with which the 

 silo builder will have to deal, and can be fitted perfectly 

 to his requirements in every way. 



Concrete can be given absolutely smooth interior 

 walls. In monolithic silos, the walls will automatically 

 assume a smooth surface if proper care is used, even 

 without any surface treatment, while where concrete 

 units are used, these form an admirable surface on 

 which to plaster or to apply any smooth surface 

 coating. 



