Bob Smilowitz Discusses the Engineering Behind New York City’s Bollards in The New York Times

A recent New York Times article examines how bollards became a defining feature of New York City’s streetscape after 9/11—helping protect people and buildings from vehicle attacks while also affecting accessibility, movement, and the character of public space. 

Thornton Tomasetti Senior Principal Bob Smilowitz contributes an expert perspective on the hidden engineering that makes these barriers effective. Drawing on his work helping establish physical security criteria for the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan, Bob explains that a bollard’s resistance depends largely on its foundation below ground, not just the element visible at street level.

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