Practice question
While driving, the operator notices the pile is drifting off the layout line. What is the correct response?
- Increase hammer energy to force it back
- Stop driving and assess; resuming with eccentric correction can crack the pile, so consult the criteria/engineer before continuing
- Keep driving and ignore the drift
- Pull the pile sideways with the hoist line while driving
Answer: B — Stop driving and assess; resuming with eccentric correction can crack the pile, so consult the criteria/engineer before continuing
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