Practice Guidelines for High Number of Blows in Non-Cohesive Sand - 2.2 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Guidelines for High Number of Blows in Non-Cohesive Sand

2.2 - Guidelines for High Number of Blows in Non-Cohesive Sand

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What hammer type would be used for a concrete pile in stiff soil?

💡 Hint: Think about what minimizes driving stresses.

Question 2 Easy

How is soil categorized in pile driving?

💡 Hint: Look at the definition of cohesive and non-cohesive soils.

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Question 1

What hammer is generally preferred for concrete piles?

Double acting hammer
Single acting hammer
Vibratory hammer

💡 Hint: Think about the strength of concrete and hammer impact.

Question 2

True or False: Double acting hammers are preferred for driving concrete piles.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the guidelines for concrete materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are on a construction site that has shifted from medium non-cohesive sand to dense sandy clay. Explain your hammer selection process.

💡 Hint: Consider soil density changes and the required striking energy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario where environmental regulations require reduced noise levels, describe an alternative approach to pile driving.

💡 Hint: Think about quieter methods available for piling.

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