Practice Impact Velocity and Hammer Selection - 1.3 | 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 concrete piles?

💡 Hint: Think about the materials that protect the pile.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common cushioning material used in pile driving.

💡 Hint: It's a natural material that can absorb shock.

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Question 1

What is the recommended cushion thickness for concrete piles?

  • 5 cm
  • 10 cm
  • 15 cm

💡 Hint: Consider the materials that protect the pile.

Question 2

Higher impact velocity leads to ____ stresses on concrete piles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between speed and stress.

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Question 1

A concrete pile weighs 2,000 lbs and is to be driven into soil with an average resistance of 500 lbs per foot. Calculate the required hammer energy to reach a penetration of 4 feet using the Engineering News Formula.

💡 Hint: Make sure to rearrange the Engineering News formula correctly!

Question 2

Discuss how selecting a hammer with a weight that is less than a third of the pile’s weight could pose risks during operation. Provide a hypothetical example.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between weight, energy, and soil conditions.

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