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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about how to minimize stresses.
Question 2
Easy
What is the main difference between cohesive and non-cohesive soils?
💡 Hint: Consider how each type behaves when wet.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What type of hammer is best for very loose sands?
💡 Hint: Think about the rapid blow rate of hammers.
Question 2
True or False: Heavier hammers are necessary for soft soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the soil's ability to absorb blow energy.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a pile made of concrete in a very stiff cohesive soil, what hammer type would you select and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how the hammer type will affect the stress on the concrete.
Question 2
If you need to drive a steel H-pile in medium non-cohesive soil, describe the hammer selection process using U.S. guidelines.
💡 Hint: Recall the classification table provided in the U.S. guidelines.
Challenge and get performance evaluation