Practice Characteristics of Double Acting Hammers - 4.1 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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4.1 - Characteristics of Double Acting Hammers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main advantage of double acting hammers during pile driving?

💡 Hint: Consider how energy is transferred in pile driving.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two main types of soil that affect hammer selection.

💡 Hint: Think about soil characteristics.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using double acting hammers?

  • Lower blow rate
  • Higher blow rate
  • Heavier construction

💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of operation is improved.

Question 2

True or False: Double acting hammers are generally safe to use with concrete piles in all soil conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the specific characteristics of concrete piles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A project needs to drive concrete piles into a site where soil conditions vary from loose sand to compact clay. How can the choice of hammer be optimized?

💡 Hint: Consider hammer characteristics for different soil conditions.

Question 2

If a contractor has access to heavy single acting hammers and lighter double acting hammers, under what conditions would they exclusively choose one over the other?

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the soil and the energy requirements.

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