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1. Definition
2. Method statement
Heavy weights called POUNDERS of pre defined section and weight, ranging
mostly between 10 and 200 tons and sections applying static stress in the
range of 30 000 to 50 000 N/m, are pre selected.
Hoisting equipments as crawler cranes or specially designed rigs are
repeatedly lifting those pounders to pre determined heights and releasing the
pounders attached by a cable or free dropping.
Automatic winch systems and accelerated free drop systems have been
developed to limit the energy loss due to cable friction and bending, winch
resistance, inertia, sheaves resistance and inertia.
3. Applications
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7. Quality control
8. Standards
9. Literature