2.4 - Recommendations for Stiff Cohesive Soil
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Practice Questions
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What is the preferred hammer type for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about reducing stress on the concrete material.
How is soil classified based on blow counts?
💡 Hint: Recall the Standard Penetration Test.
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What type of hammer is recommended for driving concrete piles in stiff soils?
💡 Hint: Consider hammers that minimize stress.
True or False: Double-acting hammers are suitable for all pile types regardless of soil.
💡 Hint: Think about how pile material and soil conditions affect the choice.
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You are faced with driving a concrete pile into stiff cohesive soil that has a blow count of 30. Discuss the rationale behind your hammer choice and expected challenges.
💡 Hint: Consider both energy levels needed and the properties of concrete.
Analyze how different blow counts affect your hammer selection when dealing with non-cohesive soils and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Refer to the relationships between soil density and resistance.
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