1.1 - Hammer Selection Based on Material Type
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What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about the material of the pile.
What does SPT stand for?
💡 Hint: It’s a key test for soil classification.
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What hammer is typically used for driving steel piles?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of pile material.
True or False: Vibratory hammers can be used for driving concrete piles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of concrete.
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A company needs to drive concrete piles into very dense sand with lots of resistance. What type and weight of hammer should they select, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between soil density and hammer selection.
If a project involves driving sheet piles in water-saturated soil, which type of hammer would be most effective and why?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of both the hammer type and the soil type.
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