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BEEF PRODUCTION 



is also a side slope to each lot with a tile at the lowest 

 corner to carry off surface rain water that falls on the 

 pavement. As the pavement is frequently cleaned 

 there is no serious leaching of manure. 



After the proper grade had been secured the ground 

 was covered with 6 inches of gravel, which was rolled 

 and tamped down solid, covered with 1 inch of fine sand 

 upon which No. 1 paving brick was laid flat, herring- 



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 Brick Pavement or Feed Lot 



A SECTION THROUGH AB GROUND PLAN 



mien Law Flat 

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Quick- Fx. at 



Floor of Pavement 



Fig. 16. 



bone pattern, except in the alley and around the scales, 

 where they were placed on edge. After being put in 

 place, the bricks were rolled down even, and upon in- 

 spection, if any were found to be soft they were replaced 

 with good ones. 



The space between the bricks was filled with a grout 

 "filler" consisting of one part clean, sharp sand and one 

 part of Portland cement. The cement and sand were 

 thoroughly mixed dry in tight boxes, then made into 

 a mortar of the consistency of cream and thoroughly 

 broomed into the joints. The slushing was repeated 

 to insure the filling of all cracks or joints between the 



