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Les normes K, testant les barrières anticollision vis-à-vis des véhicules, ont été améliorées par un [...]
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A look at the future of urban transportation Electric bikes have emerged as a popular [...]
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Bollards & Post Covers
An essential component of creating walkable, livable cities is guaranteeing the safety of pedestrians, so [...]
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Las clasificaciones K, una evaluación de choque para barreras de vehículos, son mejoradas por un [...]
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Bollards & Post Covers
In recent years, Canada has experienced a disturbing surge in auto crime, particularly in places [...]
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A car hitting a bollard may seem like a simple thing to model, but any real-world impact scenario creates a complex system for engineers to evaluate. Learn how impact forces affect a bollard and its surrounding environment in a vehicle crash.
Learn about polyurethane plastic’s properties, uses, and production. How is polyurethane recycled at the end of the product life cycle?
Vancouver is The City of Glass, with a sleek modernist style. We take a walking tour, noting downtown Vancouver bollards, and document how these small posts enhance the city’s West Coast contemporary style while guiding and protecting vehicle, bicycle, and foot traffic.
Warehouses and factories are complex systems that bring people, machinery, and resources together. Bollards of all types can be deployed throughout to help guide movement and provide safety. Check out the variety of roles industrial and warehouse bollards can assume.
We take a look at the properties and chemistry of polyethylene plastic, the modern material used in everything from cling wrap…to bollards.
Not all bollards are impact-ready and designed to withstand vehicle crashes. Check out 9 important bollards that provide no crash protection to answer the question: “What good is a bollard that can’t stop a car?”
New York vs. California bollards? Differences in culture, geography, climate, and history make for differences in built environment. We analysed our sales figures to find differences in the small choices of east coast vs. west coast.
Safety bollards are installed to create a secure perimeter against vehicle intrusion. Cars are designed for collision; walls and buildings are not. Bollards, like seatbelts and airbags, are vehicle safety devices for those outside the car.
Historic preservation is the process of choosing, investigating, and maintaining older sites that capture cultural legacy.
In 2014, ASTM introduced low-speed crash ratings for vehicle impact protective devices like bollards, fences, and barriers. Read how low-speed testing differs from high-impact crash testing, and why the standards are needed at all.
In 2008, Mike Wright was hit by a car while leaving a convenience store. During his convalescence he read everything he could to understand pedestrian crashes. He was shocked to learn how common these accidents really are.
We asked successful design professionals where they find inspiration. Check out their tips and strategies.
“Bollard” is an unknown term to many landlubbers, but it is familiar to most people who’ve bought a boat, because a standard measurement of a boat’s towing power is determined by a “bollard pull” test. Referring to a vessel’s bollard pull is like referring to a car’s horsepower. It tells the buyer what class of engine they can expect. As befits something that can test the power of maritime vessels, this is the beefiest of all our decorative bollards, weighing in at over three hundred pounds.
Creating a fan-friendly secure perimeter at historic Fenway Park meant paying attention to the details. Cast-iron ornamental bollards are attractive architectural accents that protect fans without blocking pedestrian flow.
Asphalt can soften when exposed to high heat, and there is no way to control its hardness throughout the seasons. Concrete footings can be used to provide a firm foundation for bollard installations into asphalt. Learn more about asphalt properties and bollard installation techniques.
Painted bike lanes can sometimes cause conflict between drivers and cyclists. Read about the “human bollard” campaigns that cycling advocates have been launching to highlight the need for separated spaces and greater awareness.
Landscape maintenance calendars should include the inspection of site furnishings. By taking a little care, outdoor items can be an attractive part of the view for a long time. Read our guide to perimeter renewal.
Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.
Decorative plastic post covers turn plain steel security bollards into architectural highlights.
Placemaking, the art of making vital public spaces that sustain community, is sometimes challenged by changes in weather. Seasonal placemaking assesses how needs change over the year. Read about time-sensitive approaches to placemaking projects.
