2.3 - Hammer Weight Selection
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What is a drop hammer?
💡 Hint: Think about how hammers work.
Why is it essential to match the hammer weight to the pile weight?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of a light hammer.
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What is the primary function of a drop hammer?
💡 Hint: Reflect on its mechanism.
True or False: A hammer weight should not be less than one-third of the pile's weight when driving.
💡 Hint: Recall the basic guidelines for hammer selection.
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A construction team is using a drop hammer to drive a pile weighing 20,000 kg. If they have a hammer weighing only 10,000 kg, what adjustments can they make to ensure effective driving?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between weight and height for blow energy.
Evaluate the risks involved in using a hammer with a weight less than one-third of the pile weight while driving concrete piles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how material properties dictate the pile's ability to withstand stresses.
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