Practice Key References for Lecture - 5.1 | 20. Driving Stresses in Piles | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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5.1 - Key References for Lecture

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of cushioning material in pile driving?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when something heavy hits a fragile object.

Question 2

Easy

Why must we consider the height of fall when using hammers?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between height and impact.

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Question 1

What is the recommended thickness for cushioning materials for concrete piles?

  • 5 cm
  • 10 cm
  • 15 cm

💡 Hint: Recall the specific measurement we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing the height of fall while driving piles increases blow efficiency.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of increased height on impact.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a hammer weighing 2500 lbs with a fall height of 12 ft, and the average penetration per blow is 1.5 inches over the last five blows. Calculate the safe load using the Engineering News formula.

💡 Hint: Ensure you convert the inches to feet properly before plugging in the formula.

Question 2

Discuss the potential risks facing a project if the height of the hammer fall is improperly increased for driving concrete piles.

💡 Hint: Consider the durability of concrete and its brittle nature.

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