This article discusses manhole covers used in drainage systems in Dubai. Apart from covering drainage holes, manhole covers are also used as covering holes for electrical cable channels.
There are various manhole cover motif designs that we can find in Dubai. Each design characterizes a different function of the manhole cover. There are manhole covers for rainwater channels, dirty water channels, traffic signal cable channels, and telecommunications cable channels. Below is the complete discussion.
Telecom manhole cover in Dubai
This manhole cover belongs to a telecommunications company in the UAE, which is also the world’s 18th largest mobile network operator based on the number of subscribers. This manhole cover is large and has a square shape. However, it is designed into two triangular-shaped parts that will form a square when put together. In one area, two manhole cover units are installed side by side.
This manhole cover has an embossed diamond motif as an anti-slip. Then, there is a logo and company name motif which functions as an identity. At the corner of the cover, there is also a keyhole to make it easier to lift and open the manhole cover.
This manhole cover is also for telecommunications cable channels. The shape is rectangular with an embossed diamond motif as anti-slip. On one side of the manhole cover, there is a plain box-shaped part that can be opened when the technician wants to check the channel without having to open the entire cover.
Traffic Sign
This manhole cover is for traffic sign cable channels. The shape is round, 600 mm in diameter, and made of ductile iron material. There are Arabic and English writing motifs. Apart from that, there is also an embossed motif that resembles the letter A as anti-slip.
Stormwater
This manhole cover is for stormwater channels. The shape is round and made of ductile iron material. It consists of two semicircular parts so that when put together they form a round manhole cover. Each part has its written motif so it can be read from both sides. Apart from that, there is an embossed motif resembling the letter A which covers the surface of the manhole cover as anti-slip.
Sewerage manhole cover in Dubai
This manhole cover is for sewerage (dirty water) channels. It has a square shape measuring 600×600 mm which is designed into two triangular parts. There is a written motif on each part so that it can be read from both sides.
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Pedestrian Zone
This manhole cover is on the pedestrian path. The shape is square, measuring 600×600 mm with ductile iron material. There is an embossed checkered motif on the surface of this square manhole cover which functions as an anti-slip.
Irrigation
This manhole cover is for irrigation channels. It has a large rectangular shape with an embossed motif resembling the letter A. To make maintenance easier, this manhole cover is designed into two triangular parts. Apart from that, there are also eight keyholes to make it easier to open and lift the manhole cover because of its large shape.
Inlet Drainage
This one is called inlet drainage. Used in the area between the road and the sidewalk. The shape is like a manhole cover with an inlet on the side. This drainage cover functions to channel rainwater on the highway into the drainage channel so that the water recedes quickly.
Recessed Manhole Cover in Dubai Marina
This one is called a recessed manhole cover. You can find this manhole cover in the pedestrian area of Dubai Marina. A recessed manhole cover has space on the cover to be installed with tiles that match the surrounding area. So that only a small part of the manhole cover frame is visible.
The system is organized
In Dubai City the system has been organized, it can be seen from the manhole covers used which have different designs for each different function. For telecommunications lines, the manhole cover is large. Meanwhile, water channels are smaller. Then, there is also a similarity, namely that it has an embossed anti-slip motif to prevent people from slipping when passing through the manhole cover.
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