Question

If a hammer is raised by steam and allowed to fall by gravity on top of the pile, it is called as________

a.

Diesel hammer

b.

Vibratory hammer

c.

Single acting hammer

d.

Drop hammer

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Answer: (c).Single acting hammer

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