3.1 - Soil Type and Associated Blow Energy
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What type of hammer is recommended for concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about reducing driving stresses.
What is the primary distinction between cohesive and non-cohesive soils?
💡 Hint: Consider how they behave when wet.
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What is the recommended type of hammer for very loose sand conditions?
💡 Hint: Consider which hammer is best for soft, loose conditions.
True or False: Single-acting hammers are more effective in tough soil conditions compared to double-acting hammers.
💡 Hint: Recall the energy requirements in tough conditions.
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You need to drive a 12-foot long steel pile into dense non-cohesive sand. Calculate the blow energy required if your hammer weighs 1500 kg and the fall height is 3 meters.
💡 Hint: Remember your formula for blow energy.
Describe a scenario where the choice of hammer must be changed due to environmental factors in a construction project involving sensitive community areas.
💡 Hint: Consider construction near hospitals or residential areas.
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