4.1 - Characteristics of Double Acting Hammers
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of double acting hammers during pile driving?
💡 Hint: Consider how energy is transferred in pile driving.
Name the two main types of soil that affect hammer selection.
💡 Hint: Think about soil characteristics.
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What is the primary advantage of using double acting hammers?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of operation is improved.
True or False: Double acting hammers are generally safe to use with concrete piles in all soil conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific characteristics of concrete piles.
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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.
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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