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100 Basics of HVM bollards
110 Orientation
111 Guideline Intro
112 Who This Is For
113 What’s In Scope
114 How to Use This Guide
115 Versioning & Numbering
116 Using Type Pages
117 Using the Glossary
118 Change Log
120 Core Concepts
121 Bollard Definition
122 History of Bollards
123 HVM Bollards & Low-Speed: Purposes & Performance Tiers
124 Bollards by Function
125 Structured Bollard Name
130 Roles & Approvals
131 Stakeholders & Responsibilities
132 Reviewer Path & Approvals Overview
133 Country & Authority Variations — Overview
134 Permit & Inspection Timeline
135 Required Documents Map
136 Health & Safety Duties
137 Market-Specific Requirements
HVM Bollard Glossary
200 Planning for HVM bollard projects
210 Site Assessment
211 Site Assessment Checklist
212 Threat Scenarios
213 Standoff & Protection Zones
214 Perimeter & Approach Paths
215 Access & Circulation
216 Existing Site Constraints
217 Operational Constraints
218 Environmental Context
219 Data Capture Templates
220 Vehicle Dynamics Assessment
221 VDA method — Overview
222 Approach / Run-Up Distance
223 Vehicle Classes
224 Speed Estimation Methods
225 Impact Angles & Approach Vectors
226 Multi-Vehicle / Multi-Hit Scenarios
227 Terrain & Calming Effects
228 Sensitivity & Safety Factors
229 VDA Report Template
230 Spacing / Access / Clearance / Integration
231 People Flow & Egress Widths
232 Spacing rules for HVM & Crash-Rated Bollards
233 Emergency/service access with HVM Bollards
234 Frontage protection with HVM Bollards
235 Purpose/Tier Matrix
236 Access Requirements
237 Sightlines & Signage
238 Streetscape Integration
239 Temporary / Event Modes
240 Utilities / Surveys
241 Utility Search Methods
242 Underground Detection
243 Utilities conflicts & depth classes for Crash-Rated Bollards
244 Shallow foundations for Crash-Rated Bollards
245 Drainage strategy for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards installations
246 Ducting & Pathways
247 Trade Coordination
248 Survey Deliverables
249 Pre-commission planning for HVM Bollards
300 Design principles for HVM bollards
310 Bollard Geometry
311 Diameter & section selection for Crash-Rated Bollards
312 Height setting for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
313 Heads & Attachments
314 Deflection vs permanent set in Crash-Rated Bollards
315 Tolerances & Manufacturability
316 Aesthetics That Work
320 Arrays & spacing for HVM Bollards
321 Array Patterns
322 Clear-Gap Calculations
323 Frontage/Door Protection Arrays
324 Corners, Islands & Pinch Points
324 Corners, Islands & Pinch Points
325 Turning & Service Access
326 Mixed-Type Arrays
327 Temporary/event reconfiguration
330 Foundations & Loads
331 Impact loads & foundations for Crash-Rated Bollards
332 Foundation types for Crash-Rated Bollards
333 Design checks for Crash-Rated Bollards foundations
334 Drainage for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
335 Underground Utilities
336 Bollard Setting-Out
337 Hot Climate Design
338 Value engineering HVM Bollards
339 Decision Flow
340 Electrical & Controls
341 Drive systems for automatic HVM Bollards
342 Control logic for automatic HVM Bollards
343 Safety circuits for automatic HVM Bollards
344 Induction Loops
345 Field Devices
346 Fire/BMS/SCADA interfaces for HVM Bollards
347 Enclosures & Cabling
348 Panel Siting & Access
349 Accessory power for HVM Bollards
350 Safety & Interlocks
351 Hazard analysis for HVM Bollards sites
352 Interlock matrix for automatic HVM Bollards
353 Safety Signalling
354 EFO & overrides for HVM Bollards
355 Fail-safe/secure states for HVM Bollards
356 Designing HVM Bollards for testability
357 Signage & markings around HVM Bollards
360 Finishes / Corrosion
361 Materials selection for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
362 Coatings
363 Environmental Durability Factors
364 Galvanic Risks
365 Design for Maintenance
366 Color & Aesthetic Finishes
367 Sustainability of HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
370 The Four HVM Bollard Purposes
371 Building Security with HVM Bollards
372 Outdoor Asset Protection with HVM Bollards
373 Public Safety with HVM Bollards
374 Vehicle Access & Traffic Control with Crash-Rated Bollards
400 HVM bollard Ratings & compliance
410 Global crash ratings for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
411 Crash-Rated Bollards: crash standards overview
412 Standards & Terminology
413 How to read HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards ratings
414 Standards equivalency for Crash-Rated Bollards
415 Product families/variants in Crash-Rated Bollards
416 Numerical Simulation & Model Correlation
420 Foundation & Installation Dependencies
421 Rating-critical dependencies for Crash-Rated Bollards
422 Depth & utilities choices for Crash-Rated Bollards
423 Groundwater/soil effects on HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards performance
430 Compliance, Documentation & Specification
431 Documentation & certificates for Crash-Rated Bollards
432 Design selection guide: HVM vs Low-Speed Bollards
433 Specification template for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
434 When to use low-speed vs HVM Bollards
435 Anti-Downgrade / Equivalence Clauses
440 Low-Speed Impact Ratings
441 PAS 170-1 Low-Speed Impact Tests
442 ASTM F3016 Storefront / Low-Speed Tests
443 Selecting Low-Speed vs HVM
444 Evidence & Documentation
445 Design Implications
446 Upgrade paths to HVM Bollards
500 Automatic HVM Bollard Controls
510 Power / HPU Topologies
511 Supply & Sources
512 Hydraulic Power Units
513 Electromechanical Drives
514 Electrical Supply & Protection
515 Cables & Routing
516 Enclosure Protection
517 Energy Budget
518 Power Failure Modes
519 Power Test Points
520 Control Panels & PLC I/O
521 Control Architecture
522 PLC/Relay Selection
523 I/O List Template
524 HMI & Local Controls
525 Modes of Operation
526 State machine & interlocks — Overview
527 Panel Wiring Standards
528 Enclosure Layout & Access
529 Commissioning Tools
530 Integration
531 Interface Types
532 Fire Alarm Interface
533 SCADA/BMS Signals & Reporting
534 Access Control/CCTV Coordination
535 Networks & Cyber Basics
536 Alarm Philosophy
537 Change Control & Versioning
538 Third-Party Acceptance Tests
539 Integration Documentation
540 Operations, Telemetry & Human Factors
541 Remote Fault Logging, Counters, Health Pings
542 KPI Set (Ops/Hour, Cycle Time, MTBF) & Alert Thresholds
543 Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
544 Operational Dashboards & Reporting
545 Operator Workflows & Error-Proofing
546 Acoustic limits for HVM Bollards HPUs/enclosures
547 Emergency Modes & Incident Response
600 HVM Bollards Installation
610 Excavation / Drainage / Ducting
611 Pre-Works Setup & Permits
612 Setting-Out & Benchmarks
613 Excavation & Shoring
614 Dewatering & Groundwater
615 Ducting & Draw Pits
616 Drainage Pits/Sumps for Equipment
617 Utility Conflicts
620 Foundations, Concrete & Alignment
621 Rebar Cages & Anchors
622 Sleeves, Penetrations & Cable Glands
623 Formwork & Cover
624 Pouring & Vibration
625 Grout Beds & Levelling
626 Datum & Alignment Checks
627 Curing & Protection
628 Backfilling & Compaction
629 Surface Reinstatement & Finishes/Interfaces
630 Commissioning & safety tests for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
631 Pre-Commission Checklist
632 Power-On & Controls Health
633 Loop & Sensor Proving
634 Interlock Matrix Verification
635 Obstruction & Intrusion Tests
636 Performance & Duty Tests
637 EFO & Failure Modes
638 SAT / Witness Procedure
639 Snagging & Handover
700 HVM Bollards Documentation
710 FDS / SAP / ITP / SAT
711 FDS
712 FDS Fields
713 SAP vs SAT
714 ITP
715 FAT vs SAT Readiness
716 Evidence Capture Standards
717 Authority Submittals
718 Variations & Change Log
719 Nonconformance & Defects
720 Method Statement & Risk Assessment
721 Method Statement (MS) Format
722 Risk Assessment
723 Permits to Work (PTW) & Toolbox Talks
724 Lifting/Plant & Test Equipment
725 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Energization
726 Environmental Controls
727 Incident / Near-Miss Reporting
728 Site Audits & Compliance Checks
729 Daily Progress & Site Diary
730 As-Builts / O&M / Training
731 As-Built Drawings & Models
732 Asset Register & Serials
733 O&M Manuals
734 Preventive Maintenance Plan
735 Post-incident inspection of HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
736 Handover Pack Index
737 Client Training Plan & Sign-Offs
738 Service Levels & Availability
739 Closeout Checklist & Retention
800 Applications & Case Studies for HVM Bollards
810 Sectors & Locations
811 Airports & aviation HVM Bollards
812 Government & embassy HVM Bollards
813 Critical infrastructure HVM Bollards
814 Retail, Malls & Fuel Stations
815 Hotels & Mixed-Use
816 Education & Healthcare
817 Stadiums, Venues & Events
818 Ports & Marinas
819 Mixed-Use Precincts & Streets
820 Use-Cases
821 Vehicle access lanes with automatic HVM Bollards
822 Pedestrianized Streets
823 Car Parks & Ramps Interfaces
824 Service Yards & Loading
825 Event Mode Reconfiguration
826 Perimeter Roads & Drop-Off Loops
827 Perimeter Tie-Ins & Boundaries
828 Bus/Taxi Stands & Mobility Hubs
829 Emergency Routes & Blue-Light Corridors
830 Case Studies
831 Case Study Template
832 Specific Projects
833 Case Study Content Checklist
840 Budgeting & Lifecycle
841 Cost ranges: HVM vs Low-Speed Crash-Rated Bollards
842 Lifecycle & maintenance of HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
843 Risk/benefit & ROI of HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
844 Common Pitfalls & Lessons
845 Stakeholder Communications
846 Risk Register & Governance
847 Procurement Strategy
848 Vendor Evaluation & Prequalification
849 Tender Queries & Addenda
850 Procurement & Specification
851 BOQ Skeleton
852 Specification Sections
853 Valuation & Payments
854 Warranty & Spares Policy
855 Programme & Phasing
856 Logistics, Storage & Handling
857 Temporary Works & Traffic Management
858 Quality Audits & Surveillance
859 Progress Reporting & Controls
900 Reference & Tools for HVM Bollards
910 Downloads / Templates / Checklists
911 File Index & Naming Rules
912 Site Assessment Template
913 VDA Worksheet
914 Calculations Pack Template
915 Drawing Sheet & Title Block Standards
916 Evidence Capture Templates
917 Submission Index & Covers
918 Witness & Inspection Forms
919 Handover Pack Index & Checklists
920 Calculators
921 Spacing Checker
922 VDA Approach-Speed Helper
923 Foundation Moment Quick-Estimator
924 HPU Duty/Energy Planner
925 Cable Volt-Drop Calculator
926 Enclosure Heat-Load Estimator
927 Drainage Sump Sizing
928 Maintenance Interval Planner
929 Loop Placement Helper
930 CAD / BIM
939 Final Archive & Retrieval
931 CAD/BIM Standards
932 BIM Coordination & Data Exchange
933 Foundation typicals for HVM/Crash-Rated Bollards
934 Ducting & Trench Details
935 Signage, Markings & Schedules
936 Mark-Up & Overlay Standards
937 Photo/Redline Logbook
938 Submission-Pack Guidance
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