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Width

Slip resistant surface

4 - 6" curb

Slope = 1/2" per foot

For single row of freestalls - 2" For double row of freestalls - 4"

Well drained compacted subgrade

An Elevated Crossover in a Freestall Row Cross Section View

Scraper Travel

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Scraper Travel

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Grooves details: 3/8 - 1/2" wide, 3/8 - 1/2" deep, 3 - 5" on center

Grooves details: 3/8 - 1/2" wide, 3/8 - 1/2" deep, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2" on center

Note: Use closer groove spacing for smaller anima l Diamond Pattern Floor Grooves Plan View 2 1 Parallel Pattern Floor Grooves Plan View
Grooves details: 3/8 - 1/2" wide, 3/8 - 1/2" deep, with well defined corners

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Final surface should be even to provide good support for cows hooves

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Final surface

Notes : Use 3,500 psi or better air entrained concrete. Well drained compacted subgrade. 4 - 8" thick floor depending on anticipated vehicle weight. Remove sharp edges and exposed aggregate before allowing cows access. Form grooves before curing or saw in later.

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Typical Floor Groove Patterns for Cow Traffic Areas Cross Section View

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Curb

Curb