02250cam a22003133u 4500 38321 UtSlPG 20260610133856.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA SF Fraser, Wilber J. (Wilber John), 1869-1949 Economy of the Round Dairy Barn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-16 Produced by Bryan Ness, Pat McCoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Economy of the Round Dairy Barn" by Wilber J. Fraser is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the construction and economic advantages of round dairy barns compared to traditional rectangular barns. Its key theme centers on the benefits of adopting circular designs in agricultural buildings, particularly for dairy farming. In this publication, Fraser details the advantages of round barns, emphasizing their superior strength, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. He presents a comprehensive analysis that includes a breakdown of materials needed, construction methods, and practical comparisons in lumber costs between round and rectangular barns. The book reports significant savings in material use for round barns, ranging from 34 to 58 percent less compared to rectangular structures of similar size. Moreover, Fraser supports his arguments with practical examples and illustrations of existing round barns, offering insights into their design and functionality, thereby advocating for their adoption in dairy farming practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Round barns -- Illinois Dairy barns -- Design and construction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38321 79160 79160