Something else you did not know

[Kyteland]

Circles aren't the only shape that can be used as manhole covers. There is another class of shapes that have constant diameters, one being the Rouleaux Triangle.

They are superior to circles as manhole covers in that they will not rattle when cars drive over them. Circles are superior in that for a given diameter they have a larger area then the Rouleaux Triangle, which is disadvantageous when an emergency worker must enter wearing an air tank.

So the next time someone asks you this question at an interview you can imress them with this information.

 

[hevnsnt]

lol well done!

 

[memo]

to impress them i'd have to figure out how to pronounce that first. ROW-LEW Triangle?

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: memo
to impress them i'd have to figure out how to pronounce that first. ROW-LEW Triangle?

Rew-low I think.

 

[FrogDog]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: memo
to impress them i'd have to figure out how to pronounce that first. ROW-LEW Triangle?

Rew-low I think.

I would guess that's right.

 

[booger711]

Originally posted by: hevnsnt
lol well done!

:beer: