3 - Pile Hammer Selection
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of cushioning materials in pile driving?
💡 Hint: Think about the stresses the pile experiences.
How often should cushioning materials be replaced?
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly materials might degrade with frequent use.
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What is a common thickness for cushioning materials?
💡 Hint: Consider the guidelines discussed on cushioning thickness.
True or False: Increasing the height of the hammer's fall increases the impact velocity, which can harm the pile.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the discussions regarding energy management.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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