5.1 - Key References for Lecture
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What is the purpose of cushioning material in pile driving?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when something heavy hits a fragile object.
Why must we consider the height of fall when using hammers?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between height and impact.
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What is the recommended thickness for cushioning materials for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific measurement we discussed.
True or False: Increasing the height of fall while driving piles increases blow efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of increased height on impact.
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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.
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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