Interesting Trivia: What is the Function of Patterns on Manhole Covers?
#ManholeCoverPatternsSecretsUnveiled #InconspicuousYetFascinating Walking on the streets of Taipei and looking at the manhole covers resembling badges on the road, I'm sure many of you have been curious... “Why do these covers have different patterns and designs?” “Hmm, why are they raised and not flat?” #LetMeExplain Originally, many manhole covers were smooth iron plates, serving the main purpose of “covering underground pipelines to prevent accidents or odors.” With the passing of time, there has been an increased focus on pedestrian and vehicular safety, leading to the addition of various pattern designs #ToEnhanceGrip. These patterns and inscriptions also aid in distinguishing the functions of different manhole covers related to rainwater and sewage, while showcasing the unique characteristics of the local area. #LetMeShare Taipei City's 3 Classic Rainwater Manhole Cover Pattern Designs Hydraulics Engineering Office, Taipei City Government Stormwater Drainage Engineering Section (Add a Comments Section link below) 😍 If you capture photos of the “Taipei Manhole Covers,” don’t forget to share them on IG @taipeiheo!
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