Practice Pile Hammer Selection - 3 | 20. Driving Stresses in Piles | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of cushioning materials in pile driving?

💡 Hint: Think about the stresses the pile experiences.

Question 2

Easy

How often should cushioning materials be replaced?

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly materials might degrade with frequent use.

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Question 1

What is a common thickness for cushioning materials?

  • 5 cm
  • 10 cm
  • 15 cm

💡 Hint: Consider the guidelines discussed on cushioning thickness.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing the height of the hammer's fall increases the impact velocity, which can harm the pile.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the discussions regarding energy management.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A project requires the driving of 10 concrete piles weighing 3000 pounds each into medium sand. Determine the minimum hammer weight and discuss the influencing factors.

💡 Hint: Refer to guidelines on hammer weight ratios.

Question 2

Calculate the requisite safe load for a pile using the hammer weight of 1500 pounds, a drop height of 12 feet, and average penetration of 3 inches.

💡 Hint: Be cautious of unit conversions and calculation accuracy.

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