2.1 - Lifting Mechanism
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Practice Questions
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What is a drop hammer?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in pile driving.
Name one type of mechanism used to lift the hammer.
💡 Hint: Consider common lifting equipment.
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What is the primary function of a drop hammer?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it falls.
True or False: A heavier pile requires a lighter hammer.
💡 Hint: Think about energy transfer during driving.
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Given a pile weighing 20,000 kg, determine the recommended weight of the drop hammer necessary for efficient operation and calculate if a hammer weighing 7,000 kg can be used.
💡 Hint: Check the ratio and make comparisons.
If the maximum allowable drop height for a timber pile is 15 feet and you desire the energy to be maximized without exceeding this height, how would you adjust your lift mechanism?
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanics of lifting and dropping.
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