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Originally posted by Spliffdaddy: Also note that the exceptionally beautiful and harmless looking fiberglass fenceposts that surround the White House are, actually, slip-on covers for *solid* hardened steel posts which are anchored down to solid bedrock (just guessing  ). I saw the results of a car hitting one of 'em by accident. Let's just say the post didn't move - but the pretty fiberglass shell did. made me wonder how many other hidden security measures I didn't notice. |
They are called "bollards" and there is a 12" diameter steel pipe that is sunk into the ground with concrete to a depth of 6' and then *filled* with concrete as well. The pretty little covering is just bolted on. And they have these things all around the Capitol as well.