Anti-vehicle barrier for urban environment: design, simulations, and full-scale testing

Authors

  • Petr Konrád Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2327-7665
  • Zbyněk Proske VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Urban Engineering, Ludvíka Podéště 17, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Marek Semela Brno University of Technology, Institute of Forensic Engineering, Department of Expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Analysis of Traffic Accidents and Vehicle Assessment, Purkyňova 118, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic
  • Jindřich Fornůsek Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic
  • Michal Mára Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic
  • Luboš Nouzovský Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Department of Forensic Experts in Transportation, Horská 3, 128 00 Prague, Czech Republic
  • Radoslav Sovják Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6165-1251

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2026.66.0173

Keywords:

anti-vehicle barrier, urban security, barrier design, vehicular threats, numerical simulations, urban environment, safety, security infrastructure

Abstract

The increasing need for security measures in urban environments has highlighted the importance of effective anti-vehicle barriers. This paper presents the design, numerical simulations, and testing of an anti-vehicle barrier tailored for rapid deployment in cities. The proposed design strikes a balance between the need for high security and transportation and urban space constraints, while minimizing visual impact, and allowing pedestrian access. The effectiveness of the barrier against vehicular threats is evaluated through numerical simulations and real crash tests. The results offer practical insights for designing such protective barriers.

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2026-05-15

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Vol. 66 No. 2 (2026)

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Konrád, P., Proske, Z., Semela, M., Fornůsek, J., Mára, M., Nouzovský, L., & Sovják, R. (2026). Anti-vehicle barrier for urban environment: design, simulations, and full-scale testing. Acta Polytechnica, 66(2), 173–184. https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2026.66.0173