Practice Soil Type and Associated Blow Energy - 3.1 | 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 reducing driving stresses.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary distinction between cohesive and non-cohesive soils?

💡 Hint: Consider how they behave when wet.

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Question 1

What is the recommended type of hammer for very loose sand conditions?

  • Single-acting hammer
  • Double-acting hammer
  • Vibratory hammer

💡 Hint: Consider which hammer is best for soft, loose conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Single-acting hammers are more effective in tough soil conditions compared to double-acting hammers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the energy requirements in tough conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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