4 - Summary of Key Points
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What is the primary purpose of cushioning material in pile driving?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two hard objects collide.
What should be the minimum thickness of a cushioning material?
💡 Hint: Recall the figures discussed for effective cushioning.
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What is the main purpose of cushioning materials in pile installation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the driving process.
True or False: The impact velocity of the hammer should be increased to reduce driving stress.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between velocity and impact.
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Calculate the appropriate hammer weight needed for a pile weighing 720 pounds if the minimum recommending ratio is 1:3 for the hammer.
💡 Hint: Think about dividing the pile weight by the ratio.
If a hammer produces 2000 foot-pounds of energy while driving and encounters 20 pounds of soil resistance, how deep does the pile penetrate according to the formula W.H = R.S?
💡 Hint: Work backwards from the given energy and resistance.
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