4.1 - Hammer Weight Calculation
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What is the main purpose of a drop hammer in pile driving?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity helps in this process.
What is one requirement for selecting hammer weight?
💡 Hint: How does the hammer help drive the pile effectively?
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What is the purpose of a drop hammer?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of falling weights.
True or False: The hammer weight must always be greater than the pile weight.
💡 Hint: Recall the lifting principles.
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A double acting steam hammer weighs 18,000 kg. If you need to drive a pile weighing 25,000 kg, what safety measures do you consider regarding the equipment?
💡 Hint: Think about the lifting capacity.
You have a concrete pile weighing 12,000 kg but only have access to a hammer weighing 10,000 kg. What strategy might you employ to safely drive the pile?
💡 Hint: How does lifting height affect impact?
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