I've tried to explain the three states in limit state design in a way that's a little easier to understand.
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s Christmas, isn’t it? lol It’s not really my thing—or rather, it has absolutely nothing to do with me. But my kids are asking me for money… Rather than the distraction of presents, they just want cash… It’s a tough world out there. But anyway…
Should the road be sloped or level when installing ground anchors or reinforcing bars?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Which is better for ground anchor installation and rebar insertion: installing formwork or pressure plates? Why it’s best to install formwork level (horizontally) on-site. I’ve written about this before, but the same applies to formwork, lol. Road gradient…
Design consultants imagine it, and construction companies make it happen—it’s that simple!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I often hear people say, “Haven’t the technical skills of design consultants been declining lately??” I often see general contractors complaining, “What the heck kind of design is this?!” But, surprisingly, my take on it is more like, “Well, I guess that’s just how it is,” lol…
Sites You Should Know About When Preparing Cost Estimates | Information Sources
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you doing quantity surveys? Well, when you say “quantity survey,” I think it’s mainly done by general contractors and branch-office contractors. If you work for a company that only does subcontracting, you might hardly ever see it. Design documents include design drawings, design calculations, design quantities, and design costs…
Sensitive to Changes in Soil Conditions | The Observational Skills of a Drilling Operator
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went on a little hike. There’s a place called the Gozaisho Ropeway, and there’s a mountain there called Mount Gozaisho. Well, since there’s a ropeway, there’s obviously a mountain there (lol). There’s a trailhead there that’s suitable for beginners, so I went with my kids…
Soil Testing Is Difficult with Rotary Percussion | Drilling and Testing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following my recent article on full-body harnesses, I received calls from several companies. Thank you very much. I’ll be sure to share all the information I have, so I hope you’ll sell high-quality products that are both easy to use and safe! But enough of that—let’s talk about rotary pa…
Challenges with Design Requests | Private Sector Projects Without PDFs or Photos
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been racking my brain about this since last night. It’s a design request, but: Drawings: Only available in PDF Soil type: Unknown (looks like sand and soil); color: red to brown Current condition: Covered with a blue tarp, so it’s hard to tell (slightly collapsed) Design details: Secure it with bolts without changing the slope…