Energy Considerations If we take PDA measurements….

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Energy Considerations If we take PDA measurements….

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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) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Energy ConsiderationsIf we take PDA measurements….

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Energy Concepts

• Potential Energy• Rated Energy• Kinetic Energy (Hammer Efficiency)• Transferred Energy (ENTHRU)

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…we can calculate the Transferred Energy

WR

h

ER = WR hManufacturer’s Rating

WR

Max ET = ∫F(t) v(t) dt(ENTHRU)

ηT = ENTHRU/ ER (transfer ratio or efficiency)

Measure Force, F(t)Velocity, v(t)

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Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving

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Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving

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Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving

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Statistical Summaries Transferred energy ratios at End of Driving

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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