Concrete Troughs, Tanks, Hog Wallows, Manure Pits and Cisterns #233962

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.