Practice Single Acting Steam Hammer - 1.4 | 21. Piles and Pile Driving Equipment (Part 2) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What energy source powers the upward movement in a Single Acting Steam Hammer?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of engine that uses steam.

Question 2

Easy

Define blow rate.

💡 Hint: How quickly does the hammer hit the pile?

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Question 1

What type of energy does the Single Acting Steam Hammer utilize for upward movement?

  • Hydraulic energy
  • Electric energy
  • Steam energy

💡 Hint: Think about what fuels steam engines.

Question 2

True or False: The blow rate of the Single Acting Steam Hammer is 4-8 blows per minute.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What differentiates it from older methods?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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