Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Why are manhole covers round?

why are manhole covers round
Do you know why manhole covers are round?

Have you even ever considered such a question? Most people don't walk with their eyes glued to the ground (unless you are snooping for money) so you probably have not even thought about this.  But they are.

Sure there are some manhole covers which are squares but there is actually a very good reason as to why round is the chosen shape.

Let's investigate just why manhole covers are round.

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