4.2 - Performance of Diesel Hammers in Cohesive Soil
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Practice Questions
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What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about the requirement to reduce the stress on the pile head.
How is blow energy calculated?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula: W x H.
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What is the main purpose of selecting the appropriate hammer type?
💡 Hint: Think about the functional requirements of pile driving.
True or False: Diesel hammers are not suitable for cohesive soils.
💡 Hint: Recall the performance characteristics of diesel hammers.
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A construction site requires driving piles into stiff clay that requires high blow energy. What type of hammer would be most suitable, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the blow energy needs for tough soil.
During a project, an engineer finds that noise restrictions limit the use of standard hammers. What alternative hammer should be considered and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of hammers that minimize noise yet drive effectively.
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