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Energy Considerations If we take PDA measurements…. Energy Concepts. Potential Energy Rated Energy Kinetic Energy (Hammer Efficiency) Transferred Energy (ENTHRU). …we can calculate the Transferred Energy. W R. W R. Max E T = ∫ F(t) v(t) dt (ENTHRU)
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Energy Concepts • Potential Energy • Rated Energy • Kinetic Energy (Hammer Efficiency) • Transferred Energy (ENTHRU)
…we can calculate the Transferred Energy WR WR Max ET = ∫F(t) v(t) dt (ENTHRU) ηT = ENTHRU/ ER (transfer ratio or efficiency) h Measure Force, F(t) Velocity, v(t) ER = WR h Manufacturer’s Rating
Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving
Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving
Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving
Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving
Energy • Three types of energy: • Potential or rated energy (mgh) • Friction inside hammer • Inclination • Kinetic or impact energy (mv2/2) • Hammer cushion • Helmet • Pile cushion • Transferred energy or ENTHRU (PDA) • Pile length • Resistance