Velocity of the pile driver at the point of contact


A 2100kg pile driver is used to drive a steel I-beam in to the ground. The pile driver falls 5m before coming into contact with the top of the beam and it drives the beam 12cm farther into the ground before coming to rest. Using energy considerations, calculate;

a) The velocity of the pile driver at the point of contact with the pile.

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