102e: Explosive Actuated Tools Flashcards
Low velocity or high velocity tools?
Low. High aren’t legal anymore
How are power loads deifferentiated within brands?
1)color
2)number
Why should you only carry power loads in their own pocket by themselves?
If they are struck by something metal, hard enough, they could discharge in your pocket
How is a Hilti mail held in the gun before firing?
Point guiding to align the fastener tip with material
Can nails be pushed out of concrete?
There is always a tension load on the fastener
Risk of using material that is too hard for fastener
Fastener could bend or ricochet
Why not mail into brittle material?
Could crack or shatter
Can I use a hilti on pre-stressed concrete?
Never
Is spalling something that happens inside concrete?
No, it occurs at the surface around the head of the fastener
Should I shoot nails into rebar?
No they could bend and or break
How spaced should my nails be in concrete?
At least 3”
Can I forego safety glasses while using a hilti?
NOPE
