Back in my time, we could use phrases like “dumb as a post,” and people were not offended, and they clearly understood what you were trying to convey. I often think back to that statement when I think about bollards—such a simple, effective means to protect critical assets when designed and installed PROPERLY. Many seem to struggle with the design and install properly aspects!
One of, if not the most common, failures we find when we come across the use of bollards is their placement distance from the object they intend to protect. Take this recent picture posted by Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Hazardous Materials Branch (HMMB) on their RMP page…
Do you notice the issue? Here are the design requirements for bollards from its RAGAGEP: (answer highlighted by me)