Agricultural Buildings And Structures

Planning, materials, and basic design; Housing for specific enterprises.

This bibliography is believed to be reasonably complete as regards publications issued by the federal government and State agencies and includes a considerable number of references from other sources. The material has been classified according to subjects, the subject matter index of this department being used as a guide. Within each subject the references are arranged alphabetically by authors. Each reference has been given a number for convenience in cross referencing. Cross references, when given, are placed at the end of the sections.

Economics and costs of farm buildings. Miscellaneous building materials. Cost and quantity calculation. Environmental conditions in farm buildings. Special purpose barns. Grain and hay storage. Specifications: Details of house construction. House remodeling.

Most rural properties have a large number of buildings which should contrubute to the smooth and efficient running of the farm, but buildings which are poorly located, inadequately maintained or badly designed do not help on this score. For example, a badly designed shearing shed will require extra labour during shearing and reduce the quality of the job that is done, resulting in a downgrading of the wool that is being harvested. The various parts that make up a building are described. From a structural viewpoint, each part has an important role to play in ensuring the integrity of the structure; that it serves the purpose it was designed for, and stands up against the elements. Some of the more important buildings on farms, both general agricultural and horticultural, are singled out for specific discussion, as are their maintenance requirements.

This special edition of 'Agricultural Drawing and the Design of Farm Buildings' was written by Thomas E. French and Frederick E. Ives, and first published in 1915, making it just over a century old. The book contains sections on Theory and Technique, Working Drawings, Farm Structures, Maps and Topographical Drawing, Pictorial Drawing, Construction Data, and more. An absolutely essential book for anybody, especially those in Sustainable Agriculture, Homesteading, and Off-Grid Living, who wants to learn the techniques and skills of drafting and drawing the plans for their own utility buildings. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.