Hammer Weight in Pile Foundations Formulas

Hammer Weight is the weight of the hammer used in dynamic pile driving. And is denoted by W_h. Hammer Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Hammer Weight is always positive.

Formulas to find Hammer Weight in Pile Foundations

fxWeight of Hammer given Allowable Load for Drop Hammer Driven PilesGo

Pile Foundations formulas that make use of Hammer Weight

fxAllowable Load for Drop Hammer Driven PilesGo

fxHeight of Drop given Allowable Load for Drop Hammer Driven PilesGo

fxHeight of Drop given Allowable Load for Steam Hammer Driven PilesGo

List of variables in Pile Foundations formulas

fx Allowable Pile Load Go

fx Penetration per Blow Go

fx Height of Drop Go

FAQ

What is the Hammer Weight?

Hammer Weight is the weight of the hammer used in dynamic pile driving. Hammer Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Hammer Weight is always positive.

Can the Hammer Weight be negative?

No, the Hammer Weight, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Hammer Weight?

Hammer Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Hammer Weight can be measured.

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