Practice Engineering News Formula - 2.1 | 20. Driving Stresses in Piles | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the minimum thickness of cushioning material recommended for piles?

💡 Hint: Think about the protective measures needed.

Question 2

Easy

What do we use to calculate the safe load on piles?

💡 Hint: Recall the formula we discussed earlier.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the Engineering News Formula?

  • To calculate the stability of soil
  • To determine safe load of piles
  • To measure water table levels

💡 Hint: Think about the aspects of pile installation.

Question 2

True or False: Piles experience more stress during installation than during service.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the phases of pile life.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a hammer weighing 300 pounds that drops from a height of 9 feet into the ground. The pile penetrates 6 inches. What is the calculated safe load on the pile?

💡 Hint: Break down the units carefully and remember to convert inches to feet.

Question 2

Explain how using a heavier hammer but with a lower height of drop can benefit a pile's integrity.

💡 Hint: Think about how energy and velocity relate to stress.

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