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21. Piles and Pile Driving Equipment (Part 2)

The chapter delves into various types of pile driving equipment, emphasizing the mechanics and selection criteria for each type of hammer based on soil conditions and pile specifications. It discusses drop hammers, single acting and double acting steam hammers, highlighting their operational principles, advantages, and relevant safety considerations during pile installation.

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Sections

  • 1

    Piles And Pile Driving Equipment (Part 2)

    This section discusses various types of pile driving equipment, particularly focusing on different types of pile hammers and guidelines for their selection.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces key concepts of pile driving equipment, focusing on different types of pile hammers and guidelines for selection.

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  • 1.2

    Outline Of Today's Presentation

    This section outlines the key points to be discussed in the lecture on pile driving equipment, focusing on different types of pile hammers and their selection criteria.

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  • 1.3

    Drop Hammer

    This section introduces the drop hammer method, a traditional pile driving equipment, explaining its mechanism, application, selection guidelines, and advantages.

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  • 1.4

    Single Acting Steam Hammer

    The Single Acting Steam Hammer offers a more productive method for pile driving compared to the traditional drop hammer, utilizing steam or compressed air for lifting.

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  • 1.5

    Double Acting Steam Hammer

    This section discusses the double acting steam hammer, explaining its operation, advantages over other hammers, and guidelines for selection based on pile characteristics.

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  • 2

    Supporting Equipment For Pile Driving

    This section discusses the different types of pile driving equipment, focusing on various hammers and guidelines for their selection.

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  • 2.1

    Lifting Mechanism

    This section covers the different types of lifting mechanisms used for pile driving, focusing on the drop hammer method, its components, and the selection of appropriate equipment.

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  • 2.2

    Crane Capacity

    This section focuses on crane capacity in construction, emphasizing the need for appropriate equipment selection during pile driving operations.

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  • 2.3

    Hammer Weight Selection

    This section covers the selection of hammer weight for pile driving, examining different types of pile hammers and guidelines for choosing the appropriate hammer based on pile weight and soil conditions.

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  • 3

    Impact Noise From Pile Driving

    This section discusses the impact noise generated by various pile driving hammers used in construction, detailing their operational principles.

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  • 3.1

    Types Of Noise Produced

    This section discusses the various types of noise produced during pile driving operations.

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  • 4

    Example Problem On Hammer Selection

    This section discusses the importance of selecting the appropriate hammer weight and type for pile driving, emphasizing guidelines and providing a practical example.

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  • 4.1

    Hammer Weight Calculation

    This section discusses various types of pile hammers used in construction, including guidelines for selecting appropriate hammer weights based on pile type and material.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Different types of pile ham...
  • The selection of a pile ham...
  • The productivity rates of d...

Final Test

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