Practice Outline of Today's Presentation - 1.2 | 21. Piles and Pile Driving Equipment (Part 2) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What type of energy does the single acting hammer use for the upward stroke?

💡 Hint: Think about what powers the lift mechanism.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disadvantage of the drop hammer method.

💡 Hint: Consider its productivity compared to others.

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Question 1

What is a drop hammer?

  • A mechanical crane
  • A hammer that relies on gravity to create impact
  • A type of vibratory equipment

💡 Hint: Think about how the hammer is raised.

Question 2

True or False: The blow rate of single acting hammers is lower than that of drop hammers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the numbers we discussed for blow rates.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a crane must lift a total load of 25,000 kg (the pile and hammer together), what should be the maximum allowable weight for the hammer if the pile weighs 18,000 kg?

💡 Hint: Think about total weight distribution during lifting.

Question 2

In an urban area with strict noise regulations, you need to select a pile hammer for environmental compliance. Which hammer type would you recommend and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on local communities.

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