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Record 1 2007-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Conservation and Storage
  • Crop Storage Facilities
DEF

A vertical cylindrical tank-type structure used for storing chopped forage in the form of silage. Usually it is made of concrete staves, concrete or tile blocks or metal sheets, held together by tension bands or reinforcements. Diameter and height vary with capacity desired.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conservation des récoltes
  • Entreposage des récoltes
CONT

Le silo-tour ou silo vertical est un cylindre métallique ou en béton amené, plus rarement en bois, de 10 à 20 m de hauteur, chargé mécaniquement par le haut et dans lequel le tassement se fait par gravité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Conservación de las cosechas
  • Almacenamiento de las cosechas
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