Practice Performance of Diesel Hammers in Cohesive Soil - 4.2 | 2. Introduction to Pile Hammer Selection | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?

💡 Hint: Think about the requirement to reduce the stress on the pile head.

Question 2

Easy

How is blow energy calculated?

💡 Hint: Remember the formula: W x H.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of selecting the appropriate hammer type?

  • To reduce cost
  • To ensure effective pile driving
  • To improve aesthetic appeal

💡 Hint: Think about the functional requirements of pile driving.

Question 2

True or False: Diesel hammers are not suitable for cohesive soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the performance characteristics of diesel hammers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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