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Table T14. Summary of Leg 179 hammer drill drilling tests.

Hole

Bit type

Bit manufacturer

Penetration (m)

Operating times

Comments

(min)

(hr)

1104A
Concentric

SDS

1.5-2.5

50
0.83
Lack of penetration
1104B
Concentric

SDS

2-3

200
3.33
Lack of penetration
1104C
Concentric

SDS

0

35
0.58
Valve cracked
1104C
Concentric

SDS

1-1.5

190
3.17

1104D
Concentric

SDS

0.5

55
0.92
Lack of penetration
1104E
Concentric

SDS

0.5-1

95
1.58
Arms welded shut, stuck in hole
1106A
Concentric

Holte

1.5-2

215
3.58
Cracked valve
1106B
Eccentric

Holte

0.5-1

120
2.00
Lack of penetration
1106C
Flat face

SDS

0.5-1

45
0.75
New cartridge, piston binding, intermittently running
1106D
Flat face

SDS

0.25

15
0.25
New cartridge, piston binding, intermittently running
1106E
Flat face

SDS

6

100
1.67
Lost hammer assembly
Totals:


14.25-18.75


18.67

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