Practice question
A pile cushion (between the drive cap and a concrete pile head) is used primarily to:
- Speed up the engine
- Protect the concrete pile head from impact damage and help distribute the blow uniformly
- Increase the leads height
- Act as a counterweight
Answer: B — Protect the concrete pile head from impact damage and help distribute the blow uniformly
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