Are ICT Slope Construction Methods Really Practical on Site? | Considering 3D Surveying and As-Built Management from a Hands-On Perspective
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In recent years, the construction industry has been flooded with buzzwords like ICT, DX, AI, and 3D data, hasn’t it? To be honest, I think a lot of people working on-site wonder, “Can we really use that on a slope?” Well, the foreman is…
What Does 1.24 m³ of Sand for Sprayed Mortar Mean? | A Veteran Slope Engineer Thoroughly Explains Loose Volume and Absolute Volume
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every once in a while! I get asked, “What does ”1.24 m³ of sand’ mean in the mix ratio chart for sprayed mortar?” Lately, specifications just say “1:4 sprayed mortar,” and the 1.24 m³ figure…
What’s the Right Number of Spacers for Slopes? | An Empirical Guide to Estimating Quantities Not Specified in the Specifications
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Sometimes, the younger guys on the job site ask me, “So, how many spacers should we actually put in?” The more experienced guys tend to rely on instinct, so when they try to explain it in words, they get stuck lol. I thought I’d clear this up once and for all this time…
Capturing Cross-Sections with the iPhone 17 Pro’s LiDAR | Steps for Cost-Effective Point Cloud Creation on-Site Using Scaniverse and CloudCompare
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’ll share how I used the iPhone 17 Pro’s LiDAR to capture a point cloud and create a cross-sectional diagram—all while keeping costs as low as possible. I’ll walk you through the process and show you the results. Lately, even civil engineers on construction sites have been saying, “I’d like to try point cloud scanning, but…”
Reinforcing Bar Lap Joints | Practical Standards for 45D and L/2 Offset Joints in Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m going to write about “rebar lap splices,” which are a constant feature at slope construction sites. lol When I was just starting out, I used to wonder all the time, “What D-value should I use for the lap length?” and “How much should I offset the splices sideways?” In this post, I’ll share some criteria to help you make decisions without hesitation on the job…
I Tried Measuring the Limits of Packer Pressurization! (Part 5) Simulator
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I tried measuring the limit of packer pressure! I tried measuring the limit of packer pressure! (Part 2) I tried measuring the limit of packer pressure! (Part 3) I tried measuring the limit of packer pressure! (Part 4) Continuing from last time…
What is the best order for someone coming from a different field to learn construction management as a supervisor? (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What’s the best order for someone coming from another field to learn construction management as a supervisor? (Part 1) This is a continuation of the previous post. ⑤ The basic rule is to “always document” any discrepancies between the drawings and the site. This is extremely important. There are almost no construction projects where the drawings and the site match perfectly. Especially when it comes to slope work…
What is the best order for someone coming from a different field to learn construction management as a supervisor? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since I get asked about this quite often, I thought I’d write a post about it. Every now and then, you see people who switch from being craftsmen to construction management, right? Compared to people who go straight into construction management right after joining the company, it somehow feels like a higher hurdle… Or rather, where…
Is This the End of the Seed-Spreading Trade? Reflections on Current Costs.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Types and Characteristics of Vegetation Restoration Methods Using Mechanical Seeding Item Seed Dispersal Method Topsoil Spraying Method Vegetation Substrate Spraying Method Construction Method Disperses substrate to a thickness of less than 1 cm using a pump Sprays topsoil to a thickness of 1–3 cm using a pump or gun Sprays vegetation substrate to a thickness of 1–3 cm using a pump or mortar gun…