Seeing how quick the new hydraulic hammer drove through rock made me question old school impact methods

Everyone swears by the steady thump of diesel hammers for solid ground... but I think the faster pulse from hydraulics causes less shock to nearby structures and gets the job done sooner.

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alex_white8d ago

On the highway expansion near Dallas, they used hydraulic hammers for bedrock. The crew said it cut their pile driving time in half compared to diesel. But I'm curious about the long term effect on nearby buildings. Have there been any studies on crack formation from the different shock waves? Also, what's the cost difference when you factor in fuel and maintenance? Honestly, I've seen videos where hydraulic seems smoother, but I wonder if it's just for show.

william7918d ago

Honestly used to believe diesel was unbeatable for real bedrock. Seeing the newer hydraulic tech in action was a total game changer for speed and control.

jakeh428d ago

Actually, there are a ton of studies on this. The faster pulse from a hydraulic hammer makes a different kind of vibration wave than a diesel hammer does. It's often lower in overall energy.