Practice question

While driving, the operator notices the pile is drifting off the layout line. What is the correct response?

  1. Increase hammer energy to force it back
  2. Stop driving and assess; resuming with eccentric correction can crack the pile, so consult the criteria/engineer before continuing
  3. Keep driving and ignore the drift
  4. 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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