Question

The hammer of a pile driver strikes the pile with a speed of 8 m/s. From what height above the top of the pile did it fall?

Answer 1

Answer:

Pile driving is often a cost-effective and time-efficient method of driving support posts (piles) into the earth. But because you're working with soil and other hidden features in the earth, there is an element of the unknown, and things don't always go as planned. Whether you are driving concrete, steel, or wood piles, any number of problems are common.

Not surprisingly, problems with pile driving usually are related to adverse or unexpected soil conditions, which can lead to pile damage, hammer-pile alignment problems, and other issues. In most cases, stopping the work and testing the soil, reviewing or revisiting borings or calculations, and inspecting the equipment will help highlight the most likely cause of the problem.