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| 03 Sep 2007 | |
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A new anti-attack vehicle bollard system from Corus Bi-Steel provides superior performance against VBIED (vehicle borne improvised explosive device) attack yet requires minimal foundations. This is a unique feature of the system as it reduces the excavation work involved thus making it quick and easy to install at busy, inner city sites. The Bi-Steel bollard system sets a new standard in the market for stand-off protection. It is highly effective in providing robust perimeter protection that can be quickly installed around security-sensitive Government and commercial sites, and at crowded places such as shopping centres, sports arenas and visitor attractions. And, because the bollard itself is aesthetically pleasing, the system is ideal for streetscapes where more traditional architecture predominates. The new bollard system has been successfully tested in accordance with *PAS 68:2007. This Publicly Available Specification is a classification system for the performance of vehicle security barriers and their supporting foundations when subjected to a single horizontal impact. The Bi-Steel bollard system consists of two elements – firstly, a foundation arrangement comprising a reduced depth Bi-Steel panel, with an extended steel stabilising arm to provide maximum impact resistance, and secondly, the vertical steel bollard itself, which is fixed into a slot in the Bi-Steel panel. The bollards can be supplied by Bi-Steel or sourced directly from the manufacturer. Apart from its strength and attractive appearance the other unique feature of this bollard system is that it has been designed to be installed in an extremely narrow and shallow foundation. This requires less than 40% of the groundwork excavation compared with a PAS 68 reinforced concrete foundation, meaning that the need to reroute local under-surface utilities (gas, electricity and communications cables) is minimised. This considerably reduces the time taken to install the Bi-Steel bollard system, thereby minimising disruption and enhancing cost effectiveness. Installation into the narrow, shallow trench is quickly and easily accomplished - first of all the Bi-Steel foundation is lowered into position, levelled and concreted in, then the bollard is inserted into a slot in the Bi-Steel panel and grouted. The whole operation can be carried out far more quickly than if a reinforced concrete foundation had been specified. The first installation of the new system took place recently in central London where it is now helping to provide superior perimeter protection at a location where the very highest levels of security are in place. The new bollard system is part of a family of perimeter and stand-off protection solutions available from Corus Bi-Steel. The range includes permanent anti-attack vehicle walls for use as an alternative to the new bollard system, or in conjunction with it, for particular site perimeter configurations. Redeployable vehicle barriers, which can be positioned quickly and with minimal disruption, are also available. These are for use on a temporary, or on a semi-permanent basis, and can be easily moved as the situation demands. They are typically used to control vehicle access at large events such as party political conferences or major demonstrations, or where a temporary arrangement is required at entrances to security-sensitive sites. For more information on the new system please call Bi-Steel Marketing on 01344 751670. Or download an information sheet by clicking on the related links in the right-hand column. * PAS 68:2007 - specification for vehicle security barriers | |
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