1.3 - Impact Velocity and Hammer Selection
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What is the minimum thickness of cushioning material recommended for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials that protect the pile.
Name one common cushioning material used in pile driving.
💡 Hint: It's a natural material that can absorb shock.
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What is the recommended cushion thickness for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Consider the materials that protect the pile.
Higher impact velocity leads to ____ stresses on concrete piles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between speed and stress.
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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!
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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