1.4 - Single Acting Steam Hammer
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Practice Questions
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What energy source powers the upward movement in a Single Acting Steam Hammer?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of engine that uses steam.
Define blow rate.
💡 Hint: How quickly does the hammer hit the pile?
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What type of energy does the Single Acting Steam Hammer utilize for upward movement?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuels steam engines.
True or False: The blow rate of the Single Acting Steam Hammer is 4-8 blows per minute.
💡 Hint: What differentiates it from older methods?
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Challenge Problems
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A project involves driving 100 piles, each weighing 10,000 kg. If the available hammer weighs 7,000 kg, how will this impact the efficiency and time required to complete the task?
💡 Hint: Consider why hammer weight is crucial to pile stability.
If the blow rate of a traditional drop hammer is only 6 blows per minute, calculate the time taken to drive a single pile assuming it takes 1 hour to complete 10 blows.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the time taken versus the blow rate.
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