2020年11月2日 · Stave concrete silos are very common and still in use on some farms today. Poured concrete silos. These are different. Here, the entire silo is constructed from a single monolithic piece, and the walls are thicker, about 6 inches. Poured concrete silos require large forms to construct, whereas staves can be made from a small mold. Concrete ...

2019年12月2日 · Today, many silos are seen along roadways and in fields standing alone. A single landmark to a once-prosperous operation of family toil, agricultural productivity and innovation, silos often outlasted their companions – the barn. In the late 1880s, silos began to appear in America on the family farm as a way to store silage for livestock feed.

A silo (from Ancient Greek σιρός (sirós) 'pit for holding grain') is a structure for storing bulk materials. Silos are commonly used for bulk storage of grain, coal, cement, carbon black, woodchips, food products and sawdust. Three types of silos are in widespread use today: tower silos, bunker silos, and bag silos.

2021年4月29日 · Silos are constructed using different materials; the most preferred include a unique curved brick, galvanized iron, hollow tile, and poured concrete. In the past, silos were sometimes placed inside the barns. Things you can find stored in a silo include chopped or shredded grass, corn, and occasionally other types of plant material.

2024年4月25日 · A barn is a versatile building for storing farm equipment and housing livestock, while a silo is specifically designed for storing bulk materials like grain or silage.