Practice Introduction to Cranes and Lifting Equipment - 6.1 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What type of hammer is typically preferred for concrete piles?

💡 Hint: Think about which hammer reduces stress on the concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What does blow energy depend on?

💡 Hint: Which two factors are multiplied together?

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Question 1

What type of hammer should generally be used for concrete piles?

  • Drop Hammer
  • Double Acting Hammer
  • Single Acting Hammer

💡 Hint: It’s the type that manages stress on the concrete.

Question 2

True or False: A double-acting hammer is suitable for driving concrete piles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of excessive force.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Imagine a site has a mixture of loose and stiff sand. What would your approach to hammer selection be for both types, and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of loose versus stiff sands.

Question 2

Given the need to penetrate a particularly tough clay while ensuring minimal stress on a concrete pile, outline the best hammer choice and justify it.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between hammer weight and the kind of soil.

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