Practice Influence of Pile Weight on Hammer Selection - 3.3 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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3.3 - Influence of Pile Weight on Hammer Selection

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of hammer is typically preferred for concrete piles?

💡 Hint: Think about weight and stress reduction.

Question 2

Easy

Why are heavy hammers used for tough soil conditions?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of sheer force during driving.

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Question 1

What is the recommended hammer type for concrete piles in very loose sand?

  • Single Acting Hammer
  • Drop Hammer
  • Double Acting Hammer

💡 Hint: Think about exceptions in specific soil conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Single acting hammers are suitable for stiff cohesive soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the energy required for driving through stiff materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have two different soil types where you're driving piles. On one side of the site, the soil is mostly sand (non-cohesive), and on the other, it's clay (cohesive). How would you determine the best hammer type for each side?

💡 Hint: Analyze the properties of both soil types when making your decision.

Question 2

During a construction project, you find that the concrete piles are facing significant resistance in the soil. What hammer type and adjustments would you consider and why?

💡 Hint: Keep in mind the integrity of the concrete while addressing the resistance.

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