Concrete Troughs, Tanks, Hog Wallows, Manure Pits and Cisterns

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Figure 1. Stock appreciate the cleanliness of the sanitary. Concrete watering trough. Success in the use of concrete for building tanks, troughs and similar structures follows the observance of a few simple precautions. The soil where the structure is to rest must be firm so as to provide a good support. 'sand and pebbles or broken stone must be clean and properly graded; suitable reinforcing must be used to prevent cracks due to temperature changes and from the pressure due to expansion if water in the tank should freeze, and after concreting has been finished the work must be protected against too rapid drying out.