Practice Impact of Pile Length on Blow Energy - 3.2 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of blow energy?

💡 Hint: Think about the forces involved in driving a pile.

Question 2

Easy

Name a type of hammer suitable for driving timber piles.

💡 Hint: Consider the material type of the pile.

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Question 1

Which hammer type is generally preferred for concrete piles?

  • Double acting hammer
  • Vibrating hammer
  • Single acting hammer

💡 Hint: Recall the recommendations for hammer types based on material.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a concrete pile needing to penetrate stiff clay. If the pile length increases from 10m to 15m, describe the impact on hammer selection and the required blow energy.

💡 Hint: Think about how height and resistance interact with energy needs.

Question 2

Explain why vibratory hammers are not recommended for dense clay when driving sheets, despite being silent.

💡 Hint: Consider how vibratory action interacts with sheer resistance.

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