Never mind the bollards

Bollards will often fail parallel to the line of the quayside

According to UK company Tyne and Wear Marine (TWM), common misconceptions abound when it comes to testing bollards. For example, many seem to think that bollards should be tested at 90° to the quayside and on a rare occasion this may be true – but, however it’s not always practical.

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