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Why are manholes covered round?
Manhole covers are round because that is the only shape that will not fall in on itself. Having a round cover with a lip, there is no way the cover can fall or be forced into the hole it covers.
Why is it better for manhole covers to be round rather than square?
The reason that manhole covers are round, and not square, is because a square cover could, when placed at the right angle, fall through the square hole in the ground. A circle, however, is the same diameter no matter where you measure it, and it cannot fir through a hole the same size and shape, no matter how hard anyone tried.
Why do you think manhole shapes like circle?
because for any person to get inside a manhole, you would think it was shaped like a round circle.
How do you calculate slope of manhole to manhole?
how calculate slope mh to mh
Why are man whole covers round?
To fit the hole.
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