Practice Factors Affecting Hammer Selection - 3 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?

💡 Hint: Think about stresses on concrete when dealing with pile driving.

Question 2

Easy

Which soil type requires a heavier hammer?

💡 Hint: Which soils stick together more tightly?

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Question 1

What hammer type is optimal for dense cohesive soils?

  • Double Acting Hammer
  • Single Acting Hammer
  • Vibratory Hammer

💡 Hint: Consider what type provides the most power.

Question 2

True or False: Heavy hammers should be avoided when driving concrete piles in tough soil.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about stress on the pile.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess the impact of selecting a vibratory hammer in a region known for its dense, clay-like cohesive soil. What may result?

💡 Hint: Consider how vibrations might respond to dense materials.

Question 2

In a scenario where a double acting hammer is used for a lightweight steel pile in loose soil, analyze the consequences of this choice.

💡 Hint: Think about how weight and resistance interact with hammer energy.

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